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Examine Database: Aerobic Exercise

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
Obesity	9 outcomes	1 Study
Overweight	11 outcomes	3 Studies
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	5 outcomes	1 Study
General Cardiovascular Health	6 outcomes	16 Studies
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	1 outcome	1 Study
Alzheimer’s Disease	3 outcomes	1 Study
Depression	1 outcome	9 Studies
Migraine Headache	1 outcome	1 Study
High Blood Pressure	1 outcome	15 Studies
Menopause	2 outcomes	1 Study
Primary Dysmenorrhea	1 outcome	1 Study
Type 2 Diabetes	1 outcome	8 Studies
Cystic Fibrosis	1 outcome	1 Study
Erectile Dysfunction	1 outcome	11 Studies
Metabolic Health	5 outcomes	1 Study
Mild Cognitive Impairment	2 outcomes	7 Studies

Obesity

9 outcomes

Overweight

11 outcomes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

5 outcomes

General Cardiovascular Health

6 outcomes

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

1 outcome

3 outcomes

1 outcome

1 outcome

1 outcome

2 outcomes

1 outcome

1 outcome

1 outcome

1 outcome

5 outcomes

Mild Cognitive Impairment

2 outcomes

Obesity

Overweight

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

General Cardiovascular Health

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Does drinking chocolate milk before exercise affect ketosis?

In this randomized controlled trial in 30 adults, drinking chocolate milk before exercise during a 30-hour fast did not prevent the fasting-induced rise in blood ketone bodies.

Combine nutrition education with an exercise intervention to maximize health benefits

Does exercise curb aggression in children and adolescents?

Which types of exercise are most likely to improve migraine headache pain?

Two roads to better blood sugar: Comparing exercise approaches for diabetes management

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Examine Database References

Length of hospitalization - Heinz KD, Walsh A, Southern KW, Johnstone Z, Regan KHExercise versus airway clearance techniques for people with cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2022-Jun-22)
Pain - Tsai IC, Hsu CW, Chang CH, Lei WT, Tseng PT, Chang KVComparative Effectiveness of Different Exercises for Reducing Pain Intensity in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sports Med Open.(2024 May 30)
Depression Symptoms - Tang L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Li Y, Yang L, Zou M, Yang H, Zhu L, Du R, Shen Y, Li H, Yang Y, Li ZOptimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC Geriatr.(2024 Jun 7)
Body Fat - Zhou J, Gao X, Zhang D, Jiang C, Yu WEffects of breaking up prolonged sitting via exercise snacks intervention on the body composition and plasma metabolomics of sedentary obese adults: a randomized controlled trial.Endocr J.(2024 Nov 14)
Blood glucose - Soltani S, Yazdanpanah Z, Razmpoosh E, Vasmehjani AA, Rostampour K, Lotfi M, Kaviani M, Forbes SC, Baker JS, Salehi-Abargouei AThe Effect of Aerobic or Resistance Exercise Combined With a Low-Calorie Diet Versus Diet Alone on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutr Rev.(2025 Jun 4)
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Insulin - Nasiri M, Monazzami A, Alavimilani S, Asemi ZModulation of hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome following combined (resistant and endurance) training: a randomized controlled trail.BMC Endocr Disord.(2025 Jan 2)
Weight - Hu R, Zhang L, Zhu J, Zhao S, Yin L, Hu JWeight loss effects of non-pharmacological interventions in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.PeerJ.(2025)
Cognition - Li X, Chen B, Liu X, Ma JEffects of exercise on cognitive function and glycated hemoglobin A1c among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Geriatr Gerontol Int.(2025 Jan 5)
Depression Symptoms - Yue H, Yang Y, Xie F, Cui J, Li Y, Si M, Li S, Yao FEffects of physical activity on depressive and anxiety symptoms of women in the menopausal transition and menopause: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act.(2025 Jan 24)
Blood glucose - Kazeminasab F, Rafiee P, Miraghajani M, Santos HO, Symonds ME, Rosenkranz SKThe effects of acute bouts of exercise in fasted vs. fed states on glucose and lipid metabolism in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.Clin Nutr ESPEN.(2025 Feb 5)
Blood Pressure - Mandal AK, Rana T, Shrestha S, Mat Hassan MK, Au-Yong P, Syed Abdul Kadir SZ, Jaafar ZEffectiveness of aerobic exercise in reducing blood pressure among obese adults: systematic review and meta-analysis.J Hypertens.(2025 Dec 1)
Blood glucose - de Almeida JA, Batalha APDB, Santos CVO, Fontoura TS, Laterza MC, da Silva LPAcute effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on glycemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Braz J Phys Ther.(2024 Dec 2)
Body Mass Index (BMI) - Ko J, Park SEffects of aerobic exercise on beta-amyloid, insulin resistance, and blood markers in obese middle-aged women.Phys Act Nutr.(2024 Dec)
ADHD Symptoms - Li Y, He YC, Wang Y, He JW, Li MY, Wang WQ, Wu ZH, Xu YJ, He WN, Dou YL, Wang DL, Yan WL, Zhu DQEffects of Qigong vs. routine physical exercise in school-aged children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized controlled trial.World J Pediatr.(2025 Mar 10)
Migraine Severity - Xie J, Lin Y, Wang BEfficacy and optimal dosage of various exercises for migraine: a multilevel network and dose-response meta-analysis.PeerJ.(2025)
Erections - Khera M, Bhattacharyya S, Miller LEEffect of aerobic exercise on erectile function: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.J Sex Med.(2023-Nov-30)

Aerobic Exercise

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