Meta-analysis of 16 trials shows no added benefit of subgingival chemical irrigation for periodontitis
Deep cleaning your gums? That extra rinse may not help at all
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 16 randomized clinical trials comparing subgingival irrigation with chemical agents versu…
If you have gum disease and your dentist suggests a special rinse during a deep cleaning, new research says it probably won't make a differe…
Systematic review finds no significant impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on behavioral outcomes or quality of life for young-onset dementia patients and caregivers
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A systematic review of non-pharmaceutical interventions for young-onset dementia shows no statistically significant impact on behavioral out…
If you or a loved one developed dementia before age 65, the standard support programs may not help as much as doctors hoped.
Exercise interventions significantly increase plasma s-Klotho levels in healthy and diseased populations
This Exercise Habit Slows Aging at the Cellular Level
A meta-analysis reveals that various exercise modalities boost s-Klotho levels, offering potential benefits for patients with chronic condit…
A new analysis of 41 studies finds that certain types of exercise can raise levels of a protein linked to slower aging, with resistance trai…
Systematic review finds shockwave therapy offers no consistent benefit for Achilles tendinopathy compared to controls
Shockwave Therapy Fails for Achilles Pain Relief
This systematic review with meta-analysis evaluates shockwave therapy (SWT) for insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy in adults.
A major review finds shockwave therapy doesn't meaningfully ease pain or improve movement for people with stubborn Achilles tendon pain, rai…
Total hip arthroplasty with rehabilitation improves WOMAC and HHS scores versus conservative exercise in hip osteoarthritis
Hip replacement beats exercise for severe hip arthritis
This single-centre randomized controlled trial enrolled 120 patients with moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2 …
A new trial finds hip replacement plus rehab dramatically outperforms exercise alone for moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis.
Cluster resistance training yields better affective responses than traditional protocols in young adults
Cluster Sets Boost Enjoyment and Lower Perceived Effort
This randomized crossover study compared cluster and traditional resistance training protocols in resistance-trained young adults.
Cluster-style resistance training keeps mood stable and feels easier than traditional sets, a small study finds.
Blood flow restriction during heat acclimation reduces force loss in trained adults
Blood flow restriction boosts heat acclimation benefits
This RCT in 20 trained adults compared heat acclimation with blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard heat acclimation.
Adding blood flow restriction to heat training improved cognition and reduced fatigue more than heat training alone.
Blood flow restriction vs traditional resistance exercise: effects on heart rate variability
Traditional lifting may stress the heart more than blood flow restriction training
This randomized crossover trial in 39 trained adults compared blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance exercise with traditional resistance e…
A study of 39 adults found traditional resistance exercise caused greater drops in heart rate variability than blood flow restriction traini…
Home-Based Core Stability Telerehabilitation Shows Feasibility for Hereditary Ataxia
Home-based exercises may help people with hereditary ataxia improve walking and balance confidence
This single-blind pilot RCT tested a home-based core stability exercise telerehabilitation program in 12 individuals with hereditary ataxia.
A small pilot study found that home-based stability exercises improved walking and balance confidence for people with hereditary ataxia, tho…
Unsupervised remote brain endurance training plus exercise improved muscular endurance performance more than standard exercise in 22 recreational athletes
Adding brain work to home workouts boosts strength gains for athletes
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 22 recreational athletes.
Adding mental challenges to your home workout routine could help you lift heavier weights and feel less tired during exercise
Umbrella review shows strong evidence for Tai Chi and aerobic exercise benefits in cardiometabolic risk factors
Tai Chi lowers blood pressure and waist size in adults with heart risks
This umbrella review synthesizes 16 meta-analysis publications regarding aerobic exercise, Tai Chi, HIIT, resistance training, Yoga, and Qig…
Tai Chi training helps lower blood pressure and waist size in adults with heart risks, while other exercise types show uncertain benefits.
Meta-analysis finds home-based exercise improves VO2 peak in CVD and healthy adults
Home Exercise Boosts Heart Health in People With and Without Cardiovascular Disease
This systematic review with meta-analysis assessed unsupervised home-based exercise programmes in healthy sedentary individuals and patients…
A meta-analysis shows unsupervised home exercise improves peak oxygen uptake in both healthy people and those with cardiovascular disease.