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Regular walking prevents chronic back pain

Written by Charlie King | 9 Sep 2025

A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of… read more.

Researchers use machine learning to predict exercise adherence

Written by Charlie King | 27 Apr 2025

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed… read more.

Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

Written by Charlie King | 3 Mar 2025

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…. read more.

Move more, age well: Prescribing physical activity for older adults as a recipe for healthy aging

Written by Charlie King | 29 Jan 2025

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231336 summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays in… read more.

Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression

Written by Charlie King | 28 Apr 2024

New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carried out… read more.

Physical activity is insufficient to counter cardiovascular risk associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

Written by Charlie King | 12 Feb 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led… read more.

High weekly physical activity levels linked to lower kidney disease risk in diabetes + overweight/obesity

Written by Charlie King | 9 Feb 2024

Clocking up high weekly levels of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease in overweight/obese people with type… read more.

New study shows perception of aging is linked to level of physical activity in arthritis patients

Written by Charlie King | 24 Nov 2023

People with arthritis who report more negative feelings about how they are aging tend to get less physical activity and perceive themselves as less healthy, according to a… read more.

Moderate daily physical activity offsets death risk from prolonged sitting

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 26 Oct 2023

Only 20-25 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-physical activity every day may offset the heightened risk of death from a sedentary lifestyle, researchers reported Oct. 24, 2023 in the British Journal… read more.

Moderate to vigorous physical activity early in the day influences weight management, health outcomes

Written by Charlie King | 20 Sep 2023

Even though epidemiological evidence has been controversial regarding the optimal timing of physical activity for weight management, the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. appear to be… read more.

Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health

Written by Charlie King | 4 Sep 2023

Simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers and could be a major tool to combat the global mental health crisis in… read more.

Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit

Written by Charlie King | 8 Mar 2023

Promoting physical activity and other behavioural support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term. However, after nine months, physical activity delivers no… read more.

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