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Is regular exercise the key to lowering Cardiac injury in seniors?

In 2016, a pilot study led by Christopher R. deFilippi and colleagues provides encouraging evidence that moderate physical activity (PA) can help protect the hearts of older adults, potentially reducing subclinical cardiac injury. The study, published by the LIFE Study Group, looked at the effects of moderate exercise on cardiac health, specifically measuring high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT)—a biomarker linked to heart cell damage and … Continue reading Is regular exercise the key to lowering Cardiac injury in seniors?

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Is exercise the key to managing parkinson’s disease symptoms?

In 2015, a pilot study led by a team of researchers, including Alessandro Carvalho and colleagues, highlights the potential benefits of strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) as supplementary treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in [Journal Name if known], aimed to compare the effects of these exercise programs with traditional physiotherapy on motor symptoms, functional capacity, and brain activity in patients … Continue reading Is exercise the key to managing parkinson’s disease symptoms?

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How effective are strengthening exercises for managing fibromyalgia symptoms?

In 2014, a randomized clinical trial led by Maria Bernadete Renoldi Oliveira Gavi and colleagues explored the impacts of strengthening exercises on women with fibromyalgia (FM). The study aimed to determine whether such exercises could influence autonomic modulation, pain perception, and quality of life (QOL) in FM patients. Autonomic dysfunction is thought to play a significant role in the myriad of symptoms experienced by those … Continue reading How effective are strengthening exercises for managing fibromyalgia symptoms?

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Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

In 2004, a study led by Füsun Toraman and Gülşah Sahin, the effects of a 9-week multicomponent training program on the functional fitness of healthy older adults were examined across different age groups. Forty-two participants were randomly assigned to either a Training or Control group, stratified by age: Training and Control Young Old Groups (TYOG, CYOG) aged between 60-73 years, and Training and Control Old … Continue reading Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

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