Search results for "Physical activity"
Primary care interventions linked to increase in moderate, vigorous physical activity
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 46 randomized controlled trials found that physical activity interventions delivered or prompted by health professionals in primary care increased moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity by 14 minutes per week on average.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/01/2.htm
1 Mar 2022
Tirzepatide for weight management, at-home STI tests
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/tirzepatide-for-weight-management-at-home-sti-tests.htm
1 Jan 2024
Physical activity program for older adults linked to long-term improvements in function
Older adults with reduced lower-limb physical functioning treated with a 12-month, group-based physical activity and behavior maintenance program had greater improvements in function than those who received educational sessions on healthy aging, an English trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/29/1.htm
29 Mar 2022
Moving toward effective physical activity counseling
Physicians should determine patients' aerobic fitness, which may be an even better indicator of their risk for heart disease and premature death than smoking and hypertension, according to a scientific statement.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/counseling.htm
1 Feb 2017
Physical activity in women may reduce risk for some fractures over time
An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that total physical activity in postmenopausal women was inversely associated with risk of total and hip fracture but positively associated with risk of knee fracture over 14 years of follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/2.htm
29 Oct 2019
Prioritize physical activity assessment in all patient visits, AHA recommends
If physical activity time is less than the guideline-recommended 150 minutes per week, clinicians should advise patients of the associated health benefits and encourage them to gradually increase either their frequency or duration of activity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/10/4.htm
10 Apr 2018
Weighing options for mid-life women
Talking about diet and exercise habits in mid-life can help guard against incremental weight gain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/weighing-options-for-mid-life-women.htm
1 Feb 2023
Automated online behavioral program resulted in weight loss, less regain in patients with obesity
The program offered 12 weekly interactive 15-minute video lessons teaching evidence-based behavior change strategies for weight loss, such as goal setting and problem solving.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/19/1.htm
19 Mar 2024
Weight loss linked with heightened cancer risk
Individuals who lost more than 10% of their body weight within the past two years were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer in the 12 months after weight loss than those who didn't lose weight.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/30/2.htm
30 Jan 2024
Getting patients moving
A letter to the editor addresses counseling for physical activity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/letter.htm
1 Apr 2017