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Study finds link between physical activity and enhanced mental wellness during pandemic

November 17, 2021

A survey of more than 20,000 people shows that individuals who exercised more during the initial lockdown period of the pandemic experienced less anxiety and depression than those who didn’t.

Robert Sallis, MD, discusses new study results on how exercise protects against severe COVID-19 outcomes

April 15, 2021

The co-director of Kaiser Permanente’s Sports Medicine Fellowship commented on research findings that more-active people with COVID-19 were less likely to be hospitalized or die from the illness.

Saadia Griffith-Howard, MD, discusses COVID-19 concerns around gym reopenings with NPR

July 7, 2020

In an NPR article, Saadia Griffith-Howard, MD, provides guidance on risk factors to consider as gyms reopen in certain states.

Robert Sallis, MD, shares advice on finding the right balance for exercise during coronavirus pandemic

May 1, 2020

In a recent USA Today article, Robert Sallis, MD, a family medicine doctor with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and co-director of Kaiser Permanente’s Sports Medicine Fellowship, was among experts quoted about how to exercise safely. Dr. Sallis explained that there is a sweet spot when it comes to the amount of time spent working out.