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CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) — Brisk walking led to slight improvements on mental tests for older people with memory problems in what is billed as the first rigorous test of exercise on the aging brain.
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( JAMA and Archives Journals ) Adults with memory problems who participated in a home-based physical activity program experienced a modest improvement in cognitive function, compared to those who did not participate in the program, according to a study in the Sept. 3 issue of JAMA.
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Three studies published by kinesiology researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggest that, unless you are a competitive athlete, consuming sports drinks or high-carbohydrate foods such as energy bars right after exercising may negate the health benefits that physical exercise creates.
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Washington, August 31 : Three new studies have suggested that consuming meals after exercising may go against the overall health benefits that physical work outs create.
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Regular exercise can lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. Yet many people still aren’t making physical activity a priority. In its first-ever single-topic special issue, the September 2008 Harvard Health Letter offers 27 tips to get your heart rate up without going to the gym. Its recommendations include these: 1. Take the faraway spot.
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Multi-adventure trips cater to today’s appetite for easy-to-organize getaways providing varied physical challenges.
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Three studies published by kinesiology researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggest that, unless you are a competitive athlete, consuming sports drinks or high-carbohydrate foods such as energy bars right after exercising may negate the health benefits that physical exercise creates.
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The business case for encouraging employees to take more exercise is becoming increasingly compelling, Nice, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence said on Tuesday.
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Title: Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain Category: Health News Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008
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Incoming college freshmen often pay a physical price for the combination of high levels of stress, free-flowing booze, unlimited carbohydrates and a sudden lack of parental control: the infamous freshman 15.
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Diagnosed two years ago with Stage 3 breast cancer, Amy Paterson traipsed to nearly 150 medical visits: chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy, physical therapy, an exercise study, nutrition consultations and more.
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This way-too-brief story fails on almost every count. How the drug compares to other medicines, its side effects, costs, and long-term outcomes in terms of benefits and harms are not addressed.
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