Search results for "Physical activity"
Walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training help treat depression, analysis finds
More vigorous exercise had a greater effect on depression, according to a meta-analysis of 218 randomized controlled trials that examined the effect of exercise on major depressive disorder compared with psychotherapy, antidepressants, and control conditions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/02/20/1.htm
20 Feb 2024
Experts offer optimism on overcoming obesity
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine hosted a forum on managing the epidemic levels of obesity in America.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/experts-offer-optimism-on-overcoming-obesity.htm
1 May 2023
Combined use of ED drugs, nitrates linked with worse outcomes in patients with CAD
Risks of myocardial infarction, heart failure, and mortality were significantly higher in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients taking nitrates and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED) than in patients taking nitrates alone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/16/2.htm
16 Jan 2024
‘Night owls' more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles, higher diabetes risk
In a retrospective cohort study, people with an evening chronotype were more likely to smoke, sleep poorly, and be physically inactive and had a 72% higher risk for diabetes than those with a morning chronotype.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/2.htm
12 Sep 2023
Take TIAs as seriously as a stroke
Internal medicine physicians play a critical role in educating patients about the seriousness of transient ischemic attacks and preventing their recurrence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/take-tias-as-seriously-as-a-stroke.htm
1 May 2023
Exercise intervention not effective in early dementia
A randomized trial in the U.K. found that outcomes did not differ in patients with early dementia or cognitive impairment assigned to a dementia-specific rehab program compared to those who received usual care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/4.htm
5 Sep 2023
A new approach to diverticulitis
Evidence is fueling new guidelines suggesting internists treat most cases of uncomplicated diverticulitis in an outpatient setting, without antibiotics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/a-new-approach-to-diverticulitis.htm
1 Apr 2022
Personalized strategies improved cognition, reduced dementia risk in seniors
An intervention with personalized risk-reduction goals, health coaching, and nurse visits was offered to patients who were between the ages of 70 and 89 years and had at least two targeted risk factors for dementia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/2.htm
5 Dec 2023
Helping more patients quit smoking
Asking patients about smoking and advising them to quit is not enough to set them up for success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/helping-more-patients-quit-smoking.htm
1 Jun 2022
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023