All articles tagged with #long term benefits
A groundbreaking clinical trial suggests that tailored cognitive behavioural therapy and a structured exercise program can aid recovery in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, potentially improving long-term heart health and reducing mortality risk.
A new study from Umea University in Sweden found that one year of heavy strength training in people of retirement age can preserve vital leg strength for at least four years, helping maintain mobility and independence. Researchers observed that heavy weightlifting thrice weekly was more effective than moderate intensity training or maintaining usual physical activity levels. The study suggests that doctors should encourage seniors to engage in heavy resistance training for long-term muscle function benefits.
A new study of over 400,000 adults in the US suggests that women may need less physical activity than men to achieve greater long-term health benefits. Female participants who engaged in at least some physical activity each week experienced up to a 24% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, compared to a 15% reduction for males. The findings indicate that men and women may require different doses of regular muscle strengthening and cardio to maximize the benefits of exercise, challenging the "one-size-fits-all" approach to physical health recommendations.
A study conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine suggests that practicing tai chi twice a week may help slow down the symptoms of Parkinson's disease for several years. The research found that those who regularly practiced tai chi had fewer complications, better quality of life, and slower disease progression compared to those who did not. Tai chi combines slow movements, deep breathing, and relaxation, and has been shown to improve symptoms, movement, balance, and overall well-being in Parkinson's patients. While the study is relatively small and cannot prove causation, experts believe that tai chi could be used as a long-term management strategy to prolong the quality of life for Parkinson's patients.
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art involving slow controlled movements, may help curb the symptoms and complications of Parkinson's disease for several years. A study found that practicing tai chi was associated with slower disease progression, lower medication doses, and improved overall symptoms, movement, balance, cognition, and quality of life. The prevalence of complications such as dyskinesia, dystonia, hallucinations, mild cognitive impairment, and restless leg syndrome was significantly lower in the tai chi group compared to the control group. However, further research is needed to establish cause and effect.
A new study published in Obesity confirms the long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in the prevention of cancer. The research shows that bariatric surgery is associated with lower all-cancer and obesity-related cancer incidence among females. Female surgical patients also had significantly lower cancer mortality compared to non-surgical subjects. The study found a 25% lower risk of developing any cancers in the bariatric surgery group, with a 41% lower risk for obesity-related cancers in females. The reduction in cancer risk was observed for uterine, ovarian, colon, pre-menopausal breast, and post-menopausal breast cancers. The study highlights the importance of considering the benefits of weight loss surgery in discussions about obesity and cancer prevention.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that major changes in the state's car insurance system do not apply to individuals who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law took effect. The decision provides critical relief to thousands of people who were counting on long-term benefits. The court stated that a "vested contractual right" to ongoing benefits cannot be taken away or diminished, especially when lawmakers did not express an intent to do so when they changed the law. The ruling comes too late for Brian Woodward, who was paralyzed in the 1980s and frequently spoke about the law's impact on his care. Woodward passed away at the age of 64. The decision has been hailed as a victory for crash survivors, while critics argue that it may lead to overcharging for medical care.
New results from a three-year extension of the DiRECT study reveal that nearly a quarter of participants who were in remission from type 2 diabetes at two years in the original trial remained in remission at five years. The study showed that weight loss, and remission from type 2 diabetes, can prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. Losing weight can improve blood sugar levels too, even if they don’t go below the diabetes range, by helping the body to better respond to the insulin it’s making.