BMJ1mon
Impact of postpartum physical activity on maternal sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To examine the relationship between postpartum physical activity and maternal sleep. Design Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis. Online databases were searched through 20 ...
BMJ22d
Effectiveness of exercise for improving cognition, memory and executive function: a systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis
Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...
BMJ14d
Wearable device-measured physical activity and incident cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors
Objective To explore the association of wearable device-measured moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in long-term cancer survivors. Methods ...
BMJ14d
Table 1
Body mass index (kg/m 2)* 31.2±4.1 Waist circumference (cm)* 105.3±11.9 Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg)† 125±14 Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg)† 74±10 Fasting glucose (mmol/L)† 5.2±0.5 Fasting ...
BMJ1d
Effects of one year of resistance training on the relation between muscular strength and bone density in elderly women
Correspondence to: Dr E C Rhodes, School of Human Kinetics, War Memorial Gymnasium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada. Objectives—There is a paucity of long term studies on ...
BMJ3d
What should all health professionals know about movement behaviour change? An international Delphi-based consensus statement
Correspondence to Tahlia Alsop, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; t.alsop{at}uq.edu.au The WHO has called for action to ...
BMJ4d
The association of environmental heat stress with performance: analysis of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
4 Aspetar—Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar 5 Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre, Aspetar—Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar ...
BMJ2d
Physical activity and life expectancy: a life-table analysis
Objective Low physical activity (PA) levels are associated with increased mortality. Improved measurement has resulted in stronger proven associations between PA and mortality, but this has not yet ...
BMJ2d
Elevating the games: the future of the Olympics and Paralympics at higher altitudes
Climate change and global warming may prompt the relocation of future Summer and Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games to higher elevations, driven by the pursuit of sustainability and emerging health ...
BMJ8d
Table 2
Time between injury and start of blinded assessment or rehabilitation (in days) 2 (IQR 2–4) 3.5 (IQR 2–4) Max pain at time of injury (NRS 0–10) 7 (IQR 6–8) 7.8 (IQR 5.8–9) Participant predicted RTS ...
BMJ4d
Management of the sprained ankle
Correspondence to: Dr van Dijk, Orthopaedic Research Centre, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands; M.Lammerts{at}amc.uva.nl Inversion injuries of the ...
BMJ4d
An ergonomic comparison of rowing machine designs: possible implications for safety
Objectives: Ergometer training is a common cause of injuries in rowers. A randomised crossover study comparing two power head designs was carried out to examine ergonomic risk factors. Methods: Six ...