Aerobic Exercise: Up-to-date evidence.

Examine Database: Aerobic Exercise

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
Depression	2 Outcomes	2 Studies
Anxiety	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Menopause	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Primary Dysmenorrhea	1 Outcome	1 Study
Obesity	1 Outcome	1 Study
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Cystic Fibrosis	1 Outcome	1 Study
Mild Cognitive Impairment	2 Outcomes	1 Study

Depression

2 Outcomes

2 Studies

Anxiety

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Menopause

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Primary Dysmenorrhea

1 Outcome

1 Study

Obesity

1 Outcome

1 Study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Cystic Fibrosis

1 Outcome

1 Study

Mild Cognitive Impairment

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Cystic Fibrosis

Mild Cognitive Impairment

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The metabolic response to exercise performed while fasting vs. after eating

In this meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials, performing exercise while fasting, compared to after eating, led to greater increases in blood glucose and insulin after exercise.

Multicomponent exercise interventions reduce frailty risk in older adults

Can physical activity ease depression and anxiety during menopause?

Aerobic exercise can improve glycemic control in people with prediabetes

Exercise for cognitive function in people with type 2 diabetes

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)
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)
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)
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)
Cognitive Function - 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 Feb)