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Topic- Physical wellness
Physical activity more than body weight influences risk of mortality
What is more important to health and ultimately longevity: physical activity or body weight?
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More physical activity, less TV, lowers risk of depression
A systematic review reported earlier this year in ICAA Research Review (11[26] July 2011) showed that prolonged sitting, including while watching television, led to mortality and weight gain from childhood through adulthood. The authors concluded that a growing body of evidence suggests that sedentary behavior may be a distinct risk factor for health problems in adults.
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Physical activity improves quality of life for people with arthritis
For a person living with pain and stiffness from arthritis, exercise may not be appealing. However, physical activity can benefit people with arthritis by easing stiffness in the joint, managing weight, elevating mood and potentially easing the pain. Yet, according to an earlier study reported in ICAA Research Review (11[30] August 2011), a survey of 1,111 adults, ages 49-84 years, with doctor-diagnosed osteoarthritis in the knee found that 40.1% of men and 56.5% of women were inactive. A new study shows that inactivity impacts quality of life
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More physical activity, less risk of cognitive decline
According to background in a new study, previous research has suggested that physical activity is associated with reduced rates of cognitive impairment in older adults. However, much of this research has relied on self-reports of physical activity, which are not always accurate, and focused on moderate or vigorous levels of activity. Would objective measures change the picture?
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For older adults, once-a-week strength training is a temporary measure
In the same issue as the ACSM Position Stand, a separate study concentrated on strength training. The researchers noted that stopping exercise (called detraining) can lead to significant declines in strength in a short period of time. Yet, life events, such as a vacation or illness, can lead to interruptions in an exercise routine. What is the least amount of strength training needed to maintain strength?
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