Combined training improves HbA1c and glucose in middle-aged and older adults
Combined aerobic and resistance training improves blood sugar levels
This meta-analysis of 1853 middle-aged and older adults found that combined aerobic and resistance training significantly improved HbA1c, HO…
Combining aerobic and resistance exercises can improve blood sugar and insulin levels in middle-aged and older adults with concerns about gl…
Cesarean delivery is associated with lower risk of postpartum stress urinary incontinence compared to vaginal delivery
Cesarean Section Delivery Linked to Lower Risk of Urinary Incontinence
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluates pelvic floor muscle strength and anatomical parameters in postpartum women following c…
New analysis suggests that elective cesarean sections may be linked to a lower risk of urinary incontinence compared to vaginal deliveries.
Blood flow restriction training improves explosive power in athletes across pooled trials
Blood Flow Restriction Training Improves Explosive Power in Athletes
This meta-analysis of 362 competitive athletes found that blood flow restriction training (BFRT) produced small-to-moderate improvements in …
Blood flow restriction training shows promise for improving explosive power, vertical jumps, and sprint speeds in competitive athletes.
Low vision rehabilitation with optical devices improves visual outcomes and quality of life in Sub-Saharan Africa
Optical devices improve vision and quality of life in Africa
This systematic review examines the impact of low vision rehabilitation using optical devices for patients in Sub-Saharan Africa. The synthe…
Specialized optical devices help people with low vision in Sub-Saharan Africa see better, read faster, and improve their daily social lives.
The IHCHE framework provides a standardized roadmap for assessing housing quality and tenure security
New Framework Identifies Three Key Dimensions of Housing Accessibility
This hybrid narrative review synthesizes 280 unique records to evaluate housing conditions including physical quality, tenure security, and …
A new framework identifies how physical quality, tenure security, and structural accessibility work together to impact housing for people wi…
Acute cold-water immersion reduces subjective soreness but transiently impairs immediate explosive power
Cold water immersion may reduce muscle soreness after exercise
This meta-analysis of acute cold-water immersion (CWI) compared to passive recovery indicates that CWI reduces subjective soreness scores (g…
Cold water immersion can lower muscle soreness after a workout, but it may briefly limit your explosive power immediately after exercise.
Interactive remote rehabilitation shows no significant advantage over conventional rehabilitation for post-TKA patients
Interactive remote rehabilitation shows mixed results for knee replacement patients
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 2607 adults post-total knee arthroplasty found that interactive remote rehabili…
New research into interactive remote rehabilitation for knee replacements shows it may not offer significant advantages over traditional in-…
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic neuropathic pain results in 0.35 adverse events per patient
New data reveals the risks of spinal cord stimulation
This meta-analysis of 33 studies involving 3445 patients evaluated the safety profile of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic neuropath…
Patients with chronic nerve pain using spinal cord stimulation face a measurable risk of complications like lead migration or infection over…
Online pelvic floor muscle training reduces postpartum urinary incontinence incidence and severity
Online pelvic floor training helps some women with bladder issues
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates online pelvic floor muscle training for women with urinary incontinence across …
New data shows online pelvic floor exercises can reduce the frequency and severity of bladder leaks for new mothers.
Intradural decompression improves motor recovery in acute traumatic spinal cord injuries with incomplete profiles
Intradural decompression may improve motor recovery after spinal cord injury
This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that intradural decompression is associated with improved motor recovery following acu…
A surgical technique called intradural decompression may help patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries regain movement and motor functi…
Reduced-exertion HIIT may improve cardiorespiratory fitness and modify CVD risk factors
Short high intensity workouts may help manage heart health risks
This narrative review examines reduced exertion high intensity interval training (REHIT) as a time-efficient form of sprint interval trainin…
A new type of short, intense exercise could be a practical way for adults to improve fitness and manage risk factors for heart disease.
Physical Exercise Improves Inhibition and Working Memory in Substance Use Disorder Patients
Physical exercise may improve memory and focus in substance use disorder
Meta-analysis evidence suggests physical exercise significantly enhances inhibition and working memory for patients with substance use disor…
New research suggests that regular physical exercise can help improve working memory and self-control for people managing substance use diso…