Tai Chi may be good for physical and mental health in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Breaking from the classroom
Schools and teachers can play a key role in improving physical activity levels in children.
Running and your back
In the past experts have said that jogging is bad for the back, however that may be wrong advice according to recent research from Deakin University.
From the head to the heart
A study finds an association between the brain region involved with stress responses and incidence of cardiovascular events.
Can you exercise away the effects of sedentary behaviour?
Lack of physical activity and increased time spent going from car to computer to TV has been found to increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases and death, can we reverse these effects through exercise?
Can athletes excel on a vegetarian diet?
Researchers compare the competitive endurance of vegetarian and omnivorous athletes, and if vegetarian athletes can perform just as well as their omnivore opponents. The results are surprising.
Ankylosing spondylitis: changing behaviour, changing health
Researchers looked at behaviour change intervention in adults with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of inflammatory arthritis that targets the joints of the spine to improve mobility and quality of life. This is what they found.
Quality of life and exercise in cancer survivors
Researchers investigated the quality of life and its association with physical activity among survivors of different types of cancer. These are the results.
Can exercise boost your mind?
Physical activity has been associated with improvements in physical health, but what about your mental health and cognitive function? A recent study looks into the benefits of physical exercise in older adults.
Being fit protects against diabetes
An extensive study shows us that being unfit and weak at 18 years of age is a key risk factor for developing diabetes later in life.
