Physical activity

39 articles

Cycling: A particularly beneficial exercise for the health of diabetics
2 November 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a study of 7,459 adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with a reduction of at least 22% in the risk of premature mortality, regardless of other physical activities and lifestyle factors.

Gradual return to physical activity after recovering from COVID-19
25 April 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Tips for returning to physical activity after recovery from a mild form of COVID-19, without complications or persistent symptoms.

Effects of cold on cardiovascular health
16 February 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Cold temperatures have marked effects on the cardiovascular system and are associated with an increase in cardiac symptoms, such as angina and arrhythmias, as well as an increased incidence of myocardial infarction.

Standing up is still doing a little exercise!
21 December 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study of a group of older people reports that simply spending more time standing, without necessarily moving, is associated with a reduced risk of premature death.

Can exercise protect against respiratory infections?
22 June 2020
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Dr Richard Marchand, M.D.

Regular exercise does not protect against acute respiratory infections according to a systematic review of studies published to date, but it is associated with a decrease in the severity of symptoms.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
28 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
3 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.

Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
10 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.

How much exercise to live longer?
12 November 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The most recent studies indicate that there is no limit to the amount of weekly exercise to obtain beneficial effects on longevity.

Aerobic fitness is associated with levels of blood metabolites that are good for your health
10 October 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A Finnish study shows that good aerobic fitness is associated with levels of several metabolites (including LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) that are beneficial to health.

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