Among a group of 289 perimenopausal women, researchers observed that those who participated in an eight-week aerobic exercise intervention experienced improvements with respect to depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. Frontiers in Psychiatry, November 2022

Individuals who survive childhood cancer have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. However, a recent study that included data from the US National Health Interview Survey (2009-2018) found that engaging in any amount of regular moderate- to-vigorous physical activity is associated with a lower cardiovascular disease risk. Unfortunately, a third of childhood cancer survivors don’t…

The American Council on Exercise notes that concentration curls may be the best exercise for building the biceps as it isolates the bicep muscle more than other common exercises such as cable curls, barbell curls, chin-ups, EZ curls, incline curls, and preacher curls. To perform a concentration curl, sit with the upper arm pressed against…

When exercising, it’s important to elevate your heart rate enough to get a good workout, while not too high as to place unnecessary stress on the heart. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends keeping your heart rate below 85% of your maximum heart rate, which is calculated by subtracting your age from the number…

Among a group of 848 women, researchers found that less than 50% achieved at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, and the percentage was even lower in mothers with a young child or multiple children. PLOS One, November 2022

Researchers recruited 89 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer to complete a home-based twelve-week resistance training exercise program. The participants reported both lower fatigue levels as well as improved quality of life. Breast Cancer, November 2022

Researchers analyzed the activity level and heart health data of nearly 87,000 participants and found the risk for heart disease and stroke was lowest among those who exercised in the morning. European Society of Cardiology, November 2022

A systematic review and meta- analysis that included nine studies concluded that ankle joint mobilization—a treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—is an effective intervention for improving dorsiflexion range of motion and dynamic balance in patients with chronic ankle instability. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, September 2022

Examinations of 179 patients under treatment for colon cancer revealed an association between higher physical activity levels and less inflammation in the colon, which may aid in the management of the disease. American Journal of Cancer Research, November 2022

The University of Rochester Medical Center reports that exercise provides the following benefits: improves blood circulation, blood cholesterol levels, sleep quality, and self- image; increases vitality, muscle strength, enthusiasm, and optimism; helps manage stress and a healthy blood pressure; aids in weight loss; fights anxiety and depression; releases tension; and prevents bone loss. University of…