Exercise
Higher fitness level is associated with lower inflammation, experts discover
Fitness, inflammation and waist circumference are intricately connected, according to a study in PLOS ONE. Continue reading
Exercise programme provides mobility benefits to all older people, experts find
All older people should exercise to enjoy mobility benefits, regardless of frailty, says research in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Continue reading
Weight loss through exercise alone does not protect knees
Obese people who lose a lot of weight can slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only if they lose weight through diet and exercise or diet alone, according to a new study. Continue reading
Fear of movement reduces quality of life for people with osteoarthritis
People with knee osteoarthritis are experiencing a decreased quality of life due to a fear of movement associated with the condition, says research published in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Intensive resistance training is effective and safe for some women with osteoporosis, research group discovers
High-intensity resistance and impact training may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis, according to a small study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
