AAP: Pediatricians Should Promote Physical Activity in Children
Doctors should ID opportunities for activity assessment, prescription among those facing barriers to activity.
Diet and Exercise
Lifestyle Intervention via Smartphone App Effective for Pregnant Women With Obesity
A continuous behavioral lifestyle intervention supported by a smartphone app can assist in improving dietary intake and physical activity among pregnant women with overweight and obesity.
CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
Agency releases new estimates of physical inactivity across states and US territories.
1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in US Adults Trying to Lose Weight
Parallel trends seen for increasing current measured body mass index and weight among adults.
Men Who Are Overweight, Obese Benefit From Exercise Before Breakfast
Timing of exercise and the consumption of mixed-macronutrient breakfast or carbohydrates may have acute and chronic effects on metabolic processes for men who are overweight or obese.
Running Participation Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality
Based on data from 232,149 participants, significant reductions seen in all-cause, CV, cancer mortality.
High Intensity Interval Training Elevates Serum BDNF in Patients With Parkinson Disease
High intensity interval training may increase serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease, along with improvement of neuroplasticity and quality of life.
Sports Specialization Ups Injury Risk, Especially in Girls
Volume of vigorous activity is a strong predictor of injuries for both boys and girls.
Exercise May Slow Brain Deterioration in Alzheimer Disease
Findings did not differ between aerobic exercise and stretching and toning.
Depression May Attenuate Physical Activity Gains in Diabetes Prevention Programs
Primary care diabetes prevention programs that promote physical activity become less effective when patients experience depressive symptoms.
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