Is there a link between fat and prostate cancer? A study published in April 2024 looked at 16,960 healthy men over a 22 year period (1994-2016). The research tracked their body mass index (BMI) and their health status. Over those 22 years, the men who were obese at the beginning of the study, and who then gained more weight over those years, were at...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of dance style and training duration in improving balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that dance-based interventions of more than 12 weeks could effectively improve balance in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of Baduanjin exercise on motor function, balance, and gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The data showed that Baduanjin exercise significantly improved motor function, balance, and gait in these patients. Some background PD is a disorder in which part of the brain is progressively...
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In a nutshell This study examined the impact of three types of aerobic training exercises on measurements of heart and metabolic function in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that greater improvements occurred in heart and breathing function measurements with low-volume high-intensity training (HITT) compared to low-volume...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of consuming soymilk and probiotics on risk factors related to heart and blood vessel diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study showed that the consumption of soymilk with probiotics might improve cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in these patients. Some background T2D is a...
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In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of high- and low-frequency pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on urinary incontinence (UI) episode frequency in women with UI. The study found that high-frequency PFMT for 12 weeks was more effective than low-frequency PFMT in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of physical exercise (PE) programs in breast cancer (BC) survivors on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), physical fitness, and body composition. The study concluded that PE programs do have a positive impact on BC survivors’ HRQoL, physical fitness, and body composition. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of a Mediterranean diet (MD) intervention with physical activity on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease status and the risk of cardiovascular diseases in women. The data showed that a personalized MD plan along with physical activity (PA) may provide benefits to females with RA. Some background RA is a...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated evidence on the association between physical activity and major diabetes-related complications in patients with diabetes. The authors concluded that physical activity was associated with a reduction in the occurrence of major diabetes-related complications, even if performed at levels lower than recommended. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of intermittent fasting (IF) for 3 non-consecutive days a week, over a period of 12 weeks in people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that this dietary approach was safe and effective for controlling blood glucose, reducing total daily insulin requirements,...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of an 8-week hypopressive exercise training program on urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle strength. The data found that hypopressive exercise training improved pelvic floor muscle strength and UI symptoms in these patients. Some background Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of aquatic physical therapy on improvement in fatigue symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients with breast cancer (BC). The data showed that aquatic physical therapy reduced fatigue symptoms and improved the QoL in women with BC. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common...
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