Background: Colorectal carcinoma is the most common type of tumor in Western countries. The risk of developing colorectal carcinoma depends both on genetic factors (familial predisposition) and on lifestyle-related factors such as body-mass index, level of physical activity, and nutriti...

Objective: Several studies have evaluated the relationship between physical activity and lung cancer. To summarize and review these studies, we conducted a meta-analysis of all relevant reports published from 1966 through October 2003. Method: Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) from the original studi...

This study is the first to systematically review and quantify the effects of physical activity on brain structure and neurophysiological functioning in children. Electronic data bases were searched for relevant studies. Studies that met the following criteria were included: (1) used an RCT ...

An elevated level of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to use the meta-analytic approach to examine the effects of walking on non-HDL-C in adults. Twenty-two randomized controlled trials represen...

OBJECTIVES: To assess the evidence for the effects of physical training on pulmonary function, symptoms, cardiopulmonary fitness, and quality of life in subjects with asthma. METHODS: A search was conducted for randomised controlled trials of subjects with asthma undertaking physical training us...

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the efficacy of regular, moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: RCTs including children and ad...

Background: Pediatric cancer patients are at high risk for life-threatening infections, therapy associated complications and cancer-related side effects. Exercise is a promising tool to support the immune system and reduce inflammation. The primary objective of this systematic review was to ...

Pulmonary rehabilitation has become an evidence-based treatment for patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, large numbers of patients who suffer from mild to moderate COPD receive treatment from their general practitioners (GPs). To encourage compliance, advi...

Introduction: Endometriosis is challenging to treat. It is a painful and chronic inflammatory disorder that impacts up to 10% of women of reproductive age. Despite available surgical and medical treatment options, recurrence of symptoms is common. Available studies suggest that exercise m...

Background Fear of pain and movement is an important factor in the development of hypervigilance and avoidance behaviours. Objective We examined the efectiveness of exercise training on improving fear-avoidance beliefs. Methods A systematic review (data sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, ...