Exercise
Exercise reduces lower back pain in older people – review
Strengthening exercises for older people with lower back pain reduce symptoms and improve function, says a study published in Scientifica. Continue reading
Regular exercise helps older people maintain mobility and independence
Older people who took part in an exercise programme had 25% less time suffering major disability compared to those who did not exercise, says research in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Continue reading
Exercise improves sleep and reduces physical fatigue levels in women with fibromyalgia
Resistance exercise helps decrease physical fatigue in women with fibromyalgia and boosts sleep, according to a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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Take action in younger years to prevent knee osteoarthritis developing, suggests review
Osteoarthritis mainly affects older people but some experts believe that early life factors may contribute to its development in later years.
Scientists looked at the available evidence (publishing their review in Arthritis Research & Therapy) and found that: Continue reading
An hour’s activity required to ‘offset sedentary day’, says study
A new study puts into question the current NHS recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week by suggesting that an hour’s ‘brisk exercise’ each days is required to offset the risks of early death linked to a desk-bound job and other periods of inactivity, such as watching television. Continue reading
