Month: September 2008

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 15 (UPI) — A combination of moderate exercise and nutritional supplements could help older people maintain an active lifestyle, British researchers said.
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DANVILLE – Wondering what to do with that exercise equipment you keep promising yourself you will use but haven’t in months? You know, the elliptical machine that’s collecting dust in the basement. The treadmill in the corner of your bedroom on which you hang clothes. You might want to consider donating it to South View or North Ridge middle schools. This year, the schools opened fitness …
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While 93 percent of Americans report attempting to make healthy choices, more than half of Alabamians say they struggle to find time to exercise, according to the Amway Global Wellness Index.
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People might understand the benefits of regular physical activity, but some are having trouble getting started on a program. If you currently are physically inactive, adding more exercise to your life may seem like a difficult thing to accomplish.
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A stumble, a fall – a broken bone: many older people are afraid of this happening. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has published information about how you can protect yourself. Research shows that regular adequate intake of calcium and exercise can strengthen the bones. But many people do not know whether they are getting enough calcium in their diets.
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A new study questioning the usefulness of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee should encourage patients to consider physical therapy as an effective non-surgical option, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
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The thumbnail guide to a healthier heart contains six words: Eat smart. Exercise more. Don’t smoke.
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The doctor told me, “Physical exercise is good for you.” So, I have worked out this easy daily program I can do anywhere: Monday: Beat around the bush. Jump to conclusions. Climb the walls. Wade through paperwork.
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Video games and exercise have often been regarded as being on opposite ends of the physical spectrum, but Nintendo has been working to bridge that gap. The Wii Fit, which Nintendo released last May, allows gamers to engage in physical activities such as yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics.
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These seniors are engaged in an important aspect of their well-being – exercise. There is a program on Kauai, run by the county’s office on elderly affairs, that extends the concept of elderly exercise.
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University of Texas at Austin alumnus, Chris Stanford (MSEE ’91), and Electrical & Computer Engineering undergraduates are working on making exercise fun for wheelchair users. For the last year, Stanford has been partnering with engineering seniors to test his idea for a virtual reality treadmill for the disabled.
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