(HealthDay)—For women, venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with acute decline in physical function, according to a study published online June
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Mindfulness program may help increase physical activity levels
(HealthDay)—A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective as structured exercise programs for increasing physical activity, according to
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Researchers tally the physical and financial costs of opioid painkillers’ side effects
The opioid crisis has shown us that prescription painkillers and their illicit counterparts can wreak havoc in American communities. Now
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Increasing physical activity linked to better immunity in breast cancer patients, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education has found that moderate to vigorous
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Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients
Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims.
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Facing adversity early in life linked with more physical pain in adulthood
Experiencing trauma as a child may influence how much pain an individual feels in adulthood, according to Penn State researchers.
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Physical therapy helps recover arm function in chronic CVA
(HealthDay)—Physical therapy promotes the recovery of arm function and neuroplasticity in all chronic stroke patients, according to a study published
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Researchers identify factors promoting physical activity in childhood
Physical activity plays a major role in children’s and young people’s health. International studies, however, show that physical activity is
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Engaging in physical activity decreases people’s chance of developing depression
An international team including researchers from King’s College London have found physical activity can protect against the emergence of depression,
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Physical activity helps fight genetic risk of heart disease, study finds
Keeping fit, even if you’re born with a high genetic risk for heart disease, still works to keep your heart
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