After menopause, women are more likely to experience weight gain, overall/central body adiposity increases, and metabolic disturbances, such as increases in triglycerides and bad cholesterol. Together,...
Evidence-based and cost-effective lifestyle interventions, such as resistance training (RT) and ensuring optimal dietary protein intake, aim to increase muscle mass in older individuals, and support...
Older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained programme of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting effects of bedrest, new research suggests.
Active transport' - cycling, e-biking or walking - can help tackle the climate crisis according to a new study.
Exercise enhances physical well-being and mental health. However, impacts of everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, walking, or going to the tram station instead of driving,...
People with long-standing coronary artery disease who wish to take up exercise for the first time should see their doctor first.
In prostate cancer survivors, a moderate bout of exercise kept the cell count of certain type of immune cells at a normal level, suggesting the exercise...
Passive stretching differs from active stretching in that the former involves an external force (another person or gravity) stretching you, whereas active stretching is performed on...
Frequent exercise is often touted as key to leading a long and healthy life. But few studies have delved into comparisons in longevity between those who...
If you have a desk job and currently working from home sitting behind a desk and facing a computer or laptop, then there isn’t really much...
