Keywords: Exercise, Diabetes mellitus, Prediabetes This blog provides a summary of a recent study published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, and around one-tenth of the world’s population lives with this condition (2). Metformin and exercise training are both considered first-line treatments for type […]
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The link between physical activity and heart health goes mainly through fitness
Authors: Jonatan Fridolfsson, Daniel Arvidsson, Mats Börjesson Why is this study important? It is well established that both being active and having a good fitness (maximal oxygen consumption) are good for heart health. Some studies suggest that fitness is the key factor in explaining the benefits of physical activity on heart health, while others indicate […]
Moving your body for work or fun – does it matter? Differential health effects of occupational and leisure-time physical activity
We’ve all heard it before: “Physical activity is good for you.” But is that always true? While leisure-time physical activity like running or cycling certainly improves health, our new research suggests that physical activity at work may tell a different story. Why is this study important? While we all know that physical activity is good […]
New 4th edition: Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine
Authors: Neil Armstrong and Willem van Mechelen We are pleased to highlight the newly published 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine, and to share some key clinical messages. In 1999, realising that there was likely to be a huge surge in interest in youth sport and exercise medicine and […]
Is physical fitness in adolescence linked to atherosclerosis 40 years later?
Authors: Ángel Herraiz-Adillo, Viktor H. Ahlqvist, Sara Higueras-Fresnillo, Kristofer Hedman, Emil Hagström, Melony de Fortuin-de Smidt, Bledar Daka, Cecilia Lenander, Daniel Berglind, Carl Johan Östgren, Karin Rådholm, Francisco B. Ortega, and Pontus Henriksson. In our recent work published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (1), we show an association between adequate physical fitness during […]
The ‘weekend warrior’ strikes again: more evidence that the risk of death is reduced in people who exercise once or twice per week!
Authors: Gary O’Donovan, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, and Gerson Ferrari There has been great interest in the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern since we published the results of our large studies in the UK (1) and the US (2). These studies showed that the risk of death was reduced to a similar extent in the weekend warriors who exercised […]
Health coaching and fall prevention advice for older people
Oliveira et al., 2024 In this blog, we will describe the findings of our recent trial of a coaching intervention aimed at improving physical activity and fall prevention among older people. Why is this study important? Falls among older adults are a huge public health issue, leading to injuries, disability, and even death. Currently, falls […]
Are short bouts of physical activity associated with a reduced risk of renal disease in adults with Type 2 Diabetes and overweight or obesity?
Authors: Mengyi Liu and Xianhui Qin Why is this study important? Evidence regarding the association between physical activity (PA) and the risk chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in participants with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is generally limited due to the use of self-report questionnaires. Moreover, although the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend accumulating ≥150 min/week moderate to vigorous […]
Exercise During Cancer Treatment: A Key Factor in Reducing Hospitalization
Authors: David Mizrahi, Jonathan Lai, Hayley Wareing, Yi Ren, Tong Li, Christopher Swain, David Smith, Diana Adams, Alexandra Martiniuk, Michael David In this blog post, we explore the impact of exercise on hospitalization rates during cancer treatment, shedding light on the potential benefits for both patients and health systems. Our recent study, published in BJSM, […]
Could physical activity counteract the risk of cardiovascular disease risk associated with abdominal obesity?
Authors: Miguel Adriano Sanchez-Lastra, Ding Ding, Borja Del Pozo Cruz, Knut Eirik Dalene, Carlos Ayán, Ulf Ekelund, Jakob Tarp. This blog provides a summary of a recently published prospective cohort study exploring joint associations of device-measured physical activity and abdominal obesity with incident cardiovascular disease. Why is this study important? Understanding and managing modifiable risk factors is crucial to reducing the risk […]