Month: December 2008

Studies show that continuing to work out while you have a cold works in your favor.
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Students in Southgate Elementary School’s physical education classes soon will be working up a sweat playing video games
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It is common knowledge that regular exercise is good for one’s physical health, but can physical activity actually improve mental health? Recent studies show […]
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A SURVEY of the physical activities of men in the region aged between 60 and 75 has shown that many face retirement without any real plan. Others remain in some form of work to stay active but found it reduced the time they have to participate in structured exercise.
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Just as physical exercise is good for the body, First Amendment exercise is good for democracy. The Moorpark Acorn Letters to the Editor section gives you an excellent opportunity to put your freedom of speech to work by voicing opinions, thoughts and concerns on any matter you wish.
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The benefits of exercise are well established. But doing the wrong exercises or performing an exercise improperly is worse than not doing any exercise at all. In fact, most injuries that occur in a gym are due to improper exercises or poor technique.
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KIDS would take more exercise if they could link it to their favourite video games, a study has revealed.
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In the midst of a holiday season filled with tasty treats and delectible delicacies is, perhaps, not the right time to address physical activity. But, then again, maybe it’s the…
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CHICAGO – Increasing numbers of American adults are aware of the importance of nutrition and physical activity and are taking steps to eat a healthy diet and engage in exercise , according to the American Dietetic Association’s nationwide consumer opinion survey, Nutrition and You: Trends 2008.
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FRIDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Less TV and more exercise may help reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes, especially among black women, a new report shows.
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FRIDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Regular participation in community exercise programs can help older adults boost their upper- and lower-body strength.
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