Objective. Arthritis and its associated joint pain act as significant barriers for adults attempting
to perform land-based physical activity. Swimming can be an ideal form of exercise for …

Although the associations between chronic levels of arterial stiffness and blood pressure (BP)
have been fairly well studied, it is not clear whether and how much arterial stiffness is …

Background and Objective: Bikram yoga is the most popular form of hot yoga, despite the
limited information available on its cardiovascular benefits. This study sought to determine the …

Swimming exercise is an ideal and excellent form of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis (OA).
However, there is no scientific evidence that regular swimming reduces vascular …

BACKGROUND A number of different techniques and methodologies have been applied to
quantify stiffness of arteries. Because measures of arterial stiffness differ in regards to …

Bikram yoga is an exotic form of physical activity combining hatha yoga and thermal therapy
that could positively impact metabolic health. Although this increasingly popular alternative …

Background: The high consumption of low-fat and nonfat dairy products is associated with
reduced risk of high blood pressure. Objective: We aimed to investigate whether the solitary …

Objectives: Excessive adipose tissue, especially in the abdominal area, is associated with
increased risk of dementia in older adults. However, the mechanisms underlying this …

Background: Obesity is associated with arterial stiffening and diminished quality of life.
Bikram yoga may be a feasible alternative to traditional exercise among obese individuals. …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of physical activity (PA), sedentary behaviors (SB)
and sleep duration and the associations between those variables among Kuwaiti Physical …