People who have had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) have an increased risk of a second cardiovascular event (eg, stroke, heart attack) and commonly exhibit cardiovascular risk factors (eg, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia). To-date, …
Last month we summarised the van Namen et al systematic review. The review concluded that supervised, multifaceted lifestyle interventions reduce metabolic syndrome prevalence and risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome. Some suggestions for diet …
The objective of this systematic review were to determine the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and on independent, modifiable risk factors for metabolic syndrome in people with metabolic syndrome. Randomised …
Last month we summarised the van Vulpen et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise reduces cancer-related fatigue. Some suggestions for providing exercise during or following cancer treatment is this infographic. van Vulpen JK …
This systematic review of individual patient data investigated the effects of exercise on cancer-related fatigue and moderators of exercise interventions. Randomised controlled trials in the Predicting OptimaL cAncer Rehabilitation and Supportive care (POLARIS) database were …
Last month we summarised the Oliveira et al systematic review. The review concluded that interventions using activity trackers improve physical activity levels and mobility among older people. Some suggestions for using activity trackers with older …
A recent systematic review sought to determine the effect of interventions using activity trackers on physical activity levels and mobility compared with usual care or another physical activity intervention in older people. The review searched …
Last month we summarised the Petushek et al systematic review. The review concluded that neuromuscular training reduces anterior cruciate ligament injury in female athletes. Data from the meta-regression were used to produce a best-practice checklist …
This systematic review compared neuromuscular training to any other intervention for preventing anterior cruciate injury in female athletes. Women were the focus of this evaluation because they are about three times more likely than men …
This systematic review evaluated how different types and intensities of exercise compared against different classes and doses of antihypertensive medications in lowering systolic blood pressure levels. The review included randomised controlled trials that were conducted …
