Background: The present study meta-analytically reviewed the effects of exercise on four transdiagnostic treatment targets: anxiety sensitivity (AS), distress tolerance (DT), stress reactivity (SR), and general self-efficacy (GSE). Methods: We conducted systematic searches of peer-reviewed stu...

Purpose: Androgen-deprivation therapy is a commonly used treatment for men with prostate cancer; however, the adverse effects can be detrimental to patient health and quality of life. Exercise has been proposed as a strategy for ameliorating a range of these treatment-related adverse effects. We ...

Background: Vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by hyperglycemia and elevated insulin resistance is a potent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and likely contributes to multiple chronic disease complications associated with aging. The aim of this study was to systematically review and q...

Objective : Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and age are associated with high sarcopenia risk. This study aimed to investigate the effect of muscle strengthening exercise therapy (MSET) on muscle mass gain and muscle hypertrophy in older patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: A comprehensive ...

Purpose: To investigate the effects of exercise training (including aerobic, resistance, and combined aerobic and resistance exercise) on exercise capacity and upper/lower extremity muscle strength in heart transplant patients by a meta-analysis. Relevance: Most of the studies on exercise trainin...

Background/objectives: Although lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone therapy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the optimal lifestyle intervention is still controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of exercise and/or dietary interventions, type ...

Objectives: The effects of mind-body exercises on individuals with chronic illnesses have attracted increasing attention. However, little effort had been made to systematically review the effects of these mind-body exercises on individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). This review aimed to appra...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Qigong on type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) using the systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: All prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trials published in English or Chinese and involving the use of Qigong by pati...

Background: The purpose of this study was to systematically review the effectiveness of Tai Chi and Qigong exercise on adolescents' symptoms of depression and anxiety, and psychological status based on clinical evidences, and to calculate the pooled results using meta-analysis. Methods: A systema...

Purpose. To conduct a meta-analysis and systematic review examining whether Tai Chi Chuan could have mental and physical benefits for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods. MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases were searched for relevant studies. Data of the studies were collected, a...