Tag: Fitness: Misc.
Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Protects Men Against Many Cancers
Benefits seen for head/neck, stomach, pancreatic, liver, colon, kidney, and lung cancer
Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training May Be Beneficial
Several positive associations seen for HIIT versus standard care on cardiorespiratory fitness, postoperative outcomes
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Reduced Cancer Incidence, Mortality in Men
Moderate, high CRF linked to lower colon cancer incidence; low, moderate, high CRF linked to lower prostate cancer mortality
Cardiovascular Fitness Tied to Lower IBD Risk in Children
Finding seen in large study of children and teens 10 years or older followed for six years
High Fitness Level Lowers Risk for Cardiovascular Death From High Blood Pressure
However, high blood pressure, low fitness levels each independently associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease-related death
Midlife Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Impacts Cognitive Abilities
Loss of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity tied to lower cognition
High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Risk for CKD
Association could be underestimated when using only a single baseline measure of cardiorespiratory fitness
Exercise Intervention During Chemotherapy Beneficial
Intervention during chemo linked to lower decreases in VO2peak, health-related QoL, muscle strength immediately postchemotherapy
AAN: Higher Fitness Level Tied to Lower Alzheimer Disease Risk
Graded association seen between levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and incident Alzheimer disease and related disorders
Privacy Concerns Examined Regarding Use of Mobile Health Apps
28.1 percent of apps provided no privacy policies; 47 percent of user data transmission complied with privacy policy
