A randomized trial comparing aerobic exercise and resistance exercise with a health education program in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: the Fitness Arthritis and Seniors Trial (FAST)

Article Abstract:

Regular exercise involving aerobic activities or resistance exercises appears to improve functioning in elderly people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Researchers randomly assigned 365 people 60 years old or older to 18 months of aerobic exercise, resistance exercise or a health education program. The aerobic and resistance exercises consisted of a 1-hour session 3 times a week that included a warm-up and cool-down period. The health education program consisted of videos and pamphlets on arthritis. Compared to those in the health education group, those in the exercise groups had significantly less disability at the end of the study.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Evaluation, Osteoarthritis, Aerobic exercises, Isometric exercise

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Effects of a single bout of ultraendurance exercise on lipid levels and susceptibility of lipids to peroxidation in triathletes

Article Abstract:

Regular exercise may not only lower elevated levels of blood cholesterol and other lipids, it also appears to reduce the tendency of lipids to oxidize. Lipid oxidation is believed to play a role in atherosclerosis. Researchers took blood samples from 39 male and female athletes before and after a triathlon. Competing in the triathlon significantly reduced blood levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and also reduced the susceptibility of blood lipids to oxidation. This was true even in those who did not take antioxidants prior to the competition.

Exercise, Exercise physiology, Blood lipids, Lipid peroxidation, Triathlon

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Effect of Statin Therapy on C-Reactive Protein Levels: A Randomized Trial and Cohort Study

Article Abstract:

A group of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins appear to reduce blood levels of C-reactive protein, which is a marker of inflammation. This effect was seen in a study of 2,884 patients, and is independent of the drugs' effect on cholesterol levels.

Inflammation, Inflammation mediators, C-reactive protein, Anticholesteremic agents

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