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Exercise & Fitness

News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

<乌鸦传媒>Muscle Dysmorphia in Men: The Han Swolo Effect

Relatively new form of body dysmorphic disorder pumped up by advertising and media

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<乌鸦传媒>The Problem With Silicon Valley Medicine

Rohin Francis, MBBS, talks medical pseudoscience and "tech bros"

An indoor shot of the foot of a cane next to a man鈥檚 bare feet on a wood floor.

<乌鸦传媒>Home Walking Program Eases Peripheral Artery Disease Limitations

Randomized trial shows modest impact even without in-facility supervision

A close up of a senior woman鈥檚 arthritic hand resting on a cane.

<乌鸦传媒>How Preventable Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Big study sets a number

A photo of the food area at an outdoor carnival where fried cheesecake, fried Oreos, and fried Twinkies are for sale.

<乌鸦传媒>In America, the Average Young Adult Is Now Overweight

Young adult BMI rose to over 27.5 in 2017-2018

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Good News for Curious Afib Patients Looking to Find Their Own Triggers

Presumed Afib triggers put to the test in n-of-1 studies

Obesity Week over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center in Dallas, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Lean Body Mass Level Predicts Cardiac Output in Women

Resistance training may help improve oxygen consumption, study showed

An overweight pre-teen boy sitting on a couch playing video games.

<乌鸦传媒>Childhood Obesity Is Soaring to New Levels

Kids' weight has spiked during the pandemic, but it's part of a long-term trend

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<乌鸦传媒>Yes, Exercise Is Basically Magic

Cardiologists review why it's just so good for you and your patients.

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Feeling Better in COPD: Simple Solution?

No fancy high-tech drug needed, studies suggest

A photo of Simone Biles during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

<乌鸦传媒>Simone Biles Is Sending a Message: Olympians Are People First

Mental health is essential to sporting success

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<乌鸦传媒>Triathlete Seeks Help After Repeated Spells of Heart Palpitations

Sports career/training can trigger Afib

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<乌鸦传媒>Did Getting a Colonoscopy Lead to Cleaner Living?

Results varied by severity of screening findings, researchers found

A diverse group of young female campers make heart shapes with their hands under a hand painted WELCOME TO CAMP FELIX sign.

<乌鸦传媒>Dear Parents, Kids Need Camp

Providers should talk to parents about summer camp precautions that can keep kids safe and healthy

AACE over a computer rendering of a woman with her pituitary and thyroid glands highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Patients With Underactive Thyroid Report Pervasive Brain Fog

Many said they had symptoms well before a hypothyroidism diagnosis

A mature woman in fitness attire checks her smartwatch while walking over a bridge

<乌鸦传媒>Getting Competitive Boosted Physical Activity in Diabetes

Competing for top spot increased mean daily step counts in gamified study

A close up of a drop of blood on the index finger of a Black female who is preparing to test her blood sugar

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Diabetes Is Not an Equal Opportunity Killer

Policy change and community intervention can help fight disparities

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

<乌鸦传媒>Personalized Rehab Helpful in Heart Failure Patients

Trial showed improvements in physical functioning and quality of life compared with usual care

A photo of two Liraglutide (Saxenda) injection pens

<乌鸦传媒>Saxenda Boosted Weight Loss, Especially With Exercise

But year-long RCT excluded those with type 2 diabetes

A mother and daughter sitting on a couch, eating popcorn and watching a movie

<乌鸦传媒>Moms' Health Habits Rub Off on Children

Australian study suggests young kids copy parental behavior, healthy as well as unhealthy

A sign on a chainlink fence outside of a soccer field which reads: CROWDED PARKS LEAD TO CLOSED PARKS

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Let's Prevent Post-Shutdown Sports Injuries in our Kids

Quarantine to competition carries heightened injury risk

A man holds several different nutritional supplements in his hand with many out of focus pill bottles in the background

<乌鸦传媒>Banned Stimulants Again Found in Supplements

Researchers question FDA's commitment to enforcement

A man stretches a protective mask over his chubby stomach

<乌鸦传媒>Stay-at-Home Orders Linked to Weight Gain

Problem may not end with pandemic

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<乌鸦传媒>Testicular Dysfunction May Persist Long After Anabolic Steroid Use

"Need to treat not just as problem of testosterone deficiency but as a body-image disorder"

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<乌鸦传媒>Food Insecurity Plays Role in Weight Loss Strategies

Lack of access to healthy food can dampen effectiveness of diet, exercise, researchers find

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Weight-Loss Trial Win for Weekly GLP-1 Drug

Effective in diabetic patients with BMI as low as 27

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<乌鸦传媒>ACC Report: Cardiac Care Better Woman-to-Woman

Group suggests rethink of cardiology culture and medical education

A senior woman uses the shoulder press machine at the gym

<乌鸦传媒>HIIT for HFpEF? Results Mixed in Exercise Trial

Boosting intensity not obviously helpful

<乌鸦传媒>Best of The Skeptical Cardiologist in 2020

Your favorite op-eds from Anthony Pearson, MD

sacubitril/valsartan (ENTRESTO) over a computer rendering of a heart above FDA ADCOMM

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Backs Entresto, Spironolactone for Broader HF Use

But committee stops short of advocating categorical approval for HFpEF

Bridge-EnhancedACL Repair (BEAR) Implant over a computer rendering of the implant above FDA APPROVED

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OK's First-Ever Synthetic Implant for ACL Tears

Bioresorbable device fills gap between torn ligament ends

An obese Mexican-American woman making fruit salad in the kitchen as another woman and child look on.

<乌鸦传媒>Over 73% of U.S. Adults Overweight or Obese

Obesity rate up by half since 1999-2000, NHANES data indicate; nearly 10% severely obese

A box, bottle, and blister pack of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl)

<乌鸦传媒>Will Vascepa Train Roll Past Negative Omega-3 Results?

STRENGTH, OMEMI temper enthusiasm but may not change much

A close up of a man鈥檚 foot with his big toe swollen from gout

<乌鸦传媒>Lifestyle Mods May Head Off Gout

Four addressable factors appear key

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<乌鸦传媒>How Would You Answer 'The Penis Question'?

Motivate patients by being an agitator, not an irritator

A photo of the Apple Watch on a person鈥檚 wrist displaying the Blood Oxygen app

<乌鸦传媒>Should You Trust the New Apple Watch on Blood Oxygen Readings?

The Skeptical Cardiologist peels back the hype

Youths play American football

<乌鸦传媒>Tackle Football in Childhood: Does Age Matter?

Early exposure may not be linked to short-term concussion recovery

An MRI image of myocarditis

<乌鸦传媒>The Real Reason Post-COVID Myocarditis Is a Worry

Sorry, it's not all about football, cardiologist argues

ESC over a computer rendering of the human heart and an electrocardiogram

<乌鸦传媒>ESC Offers Sports, Exercise Guide for Heart Disease Patients

Addresses broad spectrum and specific conditions

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Halts National Survey Capturing American Health

Disruption may delay 2019-2020 NHANES data release and reduce sample size

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