Exercise

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) of human nerves and muscles has long been used as a non-pharmacological treatment for pain relief,1 and for rehabilitation after disuse. Whole body ES has recently emerged as an alternative form of physical exercise for improving fitness and health in healthy people. Despite limited scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of this form of exercise, several ES company sponsored fitness centres have recently been opened in different countries worldwide,2 making this technology easily accessible to the general population.  

Dr Julie Brothers describes new guidelines on management of interarterial anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery in children, particularly in regard to exercise and participation in sports.  

Working out how much exercise you would need to do to burn off the calories from your favourite treat could be easier if food labelling was changed, says Shirley Cramer of the Royal Society of Public Health.  

Health experts are calling for better labelling to show people just how much activity is needed to work off what they consume.  

The BBC has been asking shoppers what they think of the idea of being given food labels with exercise advice.  

What level of physical activity may help reduce the risk of cancer mortality?  

Less exercise and more time in front of the TV may add up to a larger waistline over time.  

A new study assesses the impact of a postoperative structured exercise program on mobility after hip fracture surgery.  

The London Marathon is fast approaching, but how do you run it if you are blind?  

Up to 15% of MIs occur during or soon after vigorous physical exercise. This is typically in sedentary men with coronary risk factors.  

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Clinicians should exercise caution prescribing oral fluconazole to treat yeast infections in pregnant women, given new evidence that even low doses may cause miscarriages, the agency said.  

The number of people living into older age (≥65 years) is rising rapidly. Older people are more likely to fall and this has adverse consequences for their quality of life and that of their families. Falls also pose a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems. Extensive research from systematic reviews and meta-analyses has established effective approaches for reducing falls among older people, although uncertainties and controversy remain. The evidence suggests that exercise based and tailored interventions are the most effective way to reduce falls and associated healthcare costs among older people in the community. This review integrates current knowledge on assessment and management strategies to prevent falls in older people living in the community. It summarizes known risk factors for falls in this population and presents assessment strategies that can be used to assess the risk of falls. It discusses the management of risks and interventions to reduce falls among older people in the community, as well as future directions and promising approaches.  

New interventions for combating obesity among African American women are starting by addressing barriers to traditional exercise programs.  

The health benefits of cycling and walking outweigh the negative effects of air pollution, a UK study suggests.  

A new study compares the injury rates among those running with -- and without -- footwear.  

A 2-day program of education, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy reduced pain and improved health status in women with fibromyalgia; elements of the cognitive behavioral therapy may be key.  

The risk of developing 13 types of cancer is reduced significantly by higher levels of physical activity, strengthening exercise recommendations, suggest the results of a pooled analysis.  

A systematic review and analysis of 11 studies shows that physical exercise appears to improve depressive symptoms in adolescents.