Exercise
Target physical activity and depression to reduce mortality in osteoarthritis
Low walking frequency and depression may be associated with an increase in mortality in people with osteoarthritis, a UK research group has discovered. Continue reading
Acupressure with isometric exercise seems to reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
A combination of isometric exercise and acupressure improves pain, stiffness and physical function in women with knee osteoarthritis, says research in the Journal of Advanced Research. Continue reading
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
