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Filter by:High-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) is a type of exercise that involves alternating periods of intense exercise with periods of rest. HIIE has been shown to improve many aspects of cardiovascular and metabolic health in a time-efficient manner (e.g., only 20 minutes per exercise session). An important health benefit of exercise is improved blood sugar control, which can help reduce the risk of metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. A single session of HIIE has been shown to improve blood sugar in males, but it is unknown if females achieve the same health benefit. It is also not fully understood how exercise improves blood sugar in males and females. Therefore, the purpose of this project is 1) to determine if a single session of HIIE improves blood sugar control in males and females, and 2) to evaluate if changes in skeletal muscle can explain the beneficial effects of HIIE on blood sugar.
Multiple case study trial examining the adoption, implementation, and reach of eligible patients visiting participating Prisma Health primary care clinics and receiving a referral to a 12-week evidence-informed physical activity (PA) program hosted at local community PA facilities.
In Colombia, a demographic transition is occurring that is reflected in an inverted population pyramid, with an increase in the proportion of older adults due to a better quality of life, as well as a decrease in the young population due to the low birth rate. These changes pose challenges for the healthcare system due to aging and its negative consequences for the body. The rate of aging has increased fourfold since 1950, which means a significant increase in the population of older adults compared to those under 15 years of age. Although exercise has been proven to have positive effects on the physical and cognitive health of older adults, there are still gaps in the literature concerning cognitive impairment in older adults, and the optimal dose to achieve maximum therapeutic potential has not been determined. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to establish the optimal dose-response relationship to high-intensity exercise for improving cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with four groups will be conducted. One of the groups will serve as the control and will not receive treatment, focusing on occupational activities. The other three groups will be experimental, and the frequency and duration of exercise will be modified based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and a previous systematic research with meta-analysis. In the first experimental group (EG1), the WHO recommendations will be applied, consisting of 150 minutes of high-intensity exercise three times a week in sessions of 50 minutes each. In EG2, participants will perform high-intensity exercise twice a week, with a duration of 30 minutes per session. In EG3, high-intensity exercise will be performed four times per week in sessions of 50 minutes each. All experimental groups will receive high-intensity physical exercise interventions that combine aerobic and strength exercises adapted to the population. The sessions will be divided into three phases: warm-up, core phase, and cool-down. Different sociodemographic, cognitive, and physical condition variables will be evaluated. All dependent variables will be measured before and after the intervention, and statistical analysis will determine which exercise prescription yielded the best results in terms of cognitive improvement. This research aims to provide valuable information about the optimal dose of high-intensity exercise to improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment in Colombia."
The investigators previously developed a virtual 14-day dual-task walking exercise program and tested its feasibility with individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) history. The investigators will test the feasibility and efficacy of a mobile app-version (Uplode) of the same 14-day exercise program (Brain & Walk Exercise Every Day [BraW-Day]), on cognition, sensorimotor, and other functions in a group of voluntary young adults with an mTBI between last three months to two years, including student athletes, Veterans, and ethnic minorities.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of 10 weeks of exercise on overall brain health, reduction in blood pressure, and the number of blood vessels in the back of the eyes in patients with hypertension and have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - To test the effect of moderate vs intensive exercise on Brain Care Score outcomes. - To ascertain the differential impact of moderate vs high intensity exercise in reducing hypertension and its downstream effects.
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of an adapted Exercising Together, a partnered resistance training program, on the physical and mental health of prostate cancer survivors and their informal caregiver. The Exercising Together program is designed to promote teamwork during supervised group exercise classes delivered remotely through videoconferencing software. The intervention period will be 3-months with a 3-month follow-up.
A lot of physical and social effects of exercise programs and daily physical education have already been proven for stroke patients after discharge. However, stroke patients have shown a passive attitude in participating in physical education or exercise programs for life, and the local community lacked appropriate guidelines or experience in guiding exercise and physical education for stroke patients, so they had a burden on instructing exercise. In this study, an appropriate complex exercise program was established for patients after discharge through analysis of domestic and foreign research data to provide an environment and opportunity to exercise in the community, and based on the results, stroke patients actively exercise in the community in the future. The goal is to provide a basis for doing so.
Exercise is a core treatment method in the management of Axial Spondyloarthritis. Clinical guidelines recommend a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to reduce disease activity and symptoms and improve physical function. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the provision of healthcare services remotely and the digitalization of rehabilitation services. Telerehabilitation methods provide advantages in terms of transportation, prevention of infections that may occur due to suppression of immunity with drugs, and continuity of treatment in patients with axial spondyloarthritis. In this context, it is important to evaluate the effects of remote physiotherapy and rehabilitation delivery in chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. This study, which will examine the effects of telerehabilitation in the disease management processes of individuals with axial spondyloarthritis, is thought to shed light on future studies. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of telerehabilitation or pre-recorded video-based core exercise program on core endurance, disease activity and physical function in subjects with axial spondyloarthritis.
Engaging in regular physical activity during midlife is a key lifestyle behavior associated with reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Yet nearly half of midlife adults (48%) do not meet national physical activity guidelines. The purpose of this mechanistic trial is to identify effective goal setting techniques to enhance psychosocial processes of self-regulation for the successful promotion of PA and adherence to national PA guidelines among midlife adults, with the long-term goal of reducing AD/ADRD risk
The gut microbiome refers to the trillions of bacteria that inhabit the stomach and other regions involved in the digestion of food, including the intestines. Compelling studies of animals (rodents) suggest that the health of the gut microbiome may influence skeletal muscle function and exercise performance. To date, there have been no similar observations reported in humans. A common experimental approach in animal studies to temporarily disrupt the gut microbiome is through the use of antibiotic therapies. Azithromycin is an antibiotic medicine prescribed to humans for the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by bacteria. The purpose of the proposed project is to determine the influence of short-term (5-days) antibiotic therapy (azithromycin) on exercise performance in young, healthy adults. Treadmill exercise performance will be compared in two groups of adults before and after 5-days ingestion of azithromycin, or a placebo (something that has no physical effect).