The impact of integrated health Qigong and dance exercise on cardiovascular function in middle-aged and elderly women.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of health Qigong on vascular elasticity, blood lipid levels, and cardiac function in middle-aged and elderly women. By comparing various indicators preintervention and postintervention, the research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of health Qigong in enhancing cardiovascular health within this demographic.

Methods: A total of 40 middle-aged and elderly women were randomly assigned to 2 groups.

Characteristics of the gut microbiota in professional martial arts athletes: A comparison between different competition levels.

Recent evidence suggests that athletes have microbial features distinct from those of sedentary individuals. However, the characteristics of the gut microbiota in athletes competing at different levels have not been assessed. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the gut microbiome is significantly different between higher-level and lower-level athletes.