Exercise
New study sheds light on importance of stress systems and physical activity in fibromyalgia
Changes in areas of the brain and amount of physical activity both contribute to levels of fatigue experienced by women with fibromyalgia, says a small study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research. Continue reading
Older people with arthritis benefit from 45 minutes of activity a week says new study
Becoming more active benefits older people with arthritis, even if they cannot achieve the recommended ideal levels of exercise. Published in Arthritis Care & Research, the findings suggest that just 45 minutes of activity a week result in measurable health benefits. Continue reading
Yoga may help people with lower back pain suggests review of the evidence
People with chronic non-specific lower back pain who do yoga may enjoy less pain and improved function compared with those who do no exercise, says a review published in the Cochrane Library. Continue reading
Chair yoga effective treatment for osteoarthritis – exciting new research
Chair yoga is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with osteoarthritis, experts report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
A total of 131 older adults with osteoarthritis were split into groups. Continue reading
Running may protect against osteoarthritis and reduce knee inflammation
People who run on a regular basis may be lowering the risk of inflammation in their knee joints and protecting themselves against osteoarthritis, says research in the European Journal of Applied Physiology. Continue reading
