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Obesity and self-reported walking pace were found to be closely connected to severe illness and mortality resulting from SARS-CoV-2. The level of cardio-respiratory fitness seems to be more linked to a worse progression of COVID-19 than to body weight.

Integrating massage techniques into the care practices of people with dementia can help alleviate behavioral and psychological symptoms. The results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

This study investigated the effectiveness of lifestyle medicine interventions in countering weight gain in pregnant women with overweight or obesity

7% of elderly persons discharged with a prescription for opioids experienced adverse drug events, such as gastrointestinal manifestations and delirium.

Medication adherence is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon. This review identified the main reasons for non-adherence to oral chemotherapy, which include modifiable and non-modifiable factors.

Results of a recent review focused on some aspects of the effects of physical activity on the composition of gut microbiota and the relationship between the level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and gut microbiota.

This study shows that physical activity reduces mortality in patients with previous stroke, with a beneficial effect directly proportional to commitment and perseverance.

This systematic review with meta-analysis suggests that combined workplace wellness programmes can improve specific risk indicators related to nutrition, anthropometric measures and cardiometabolic factors, supporting their use as effective strategies for cardiometabolic health.

A conceptual analysis that aims to develop an integrative model of dramatherapy from experience with third-age adult participants.

The presence of a highly available supportive listener reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders by increasing cognitive resilience.