Month: March 2009

The House education committee voted Thursday to amend a proposal requiring schools make sure students engage in 150 minutes of physical activity every week. The bill now says they will “encourage” schools to do so.
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This month we celebrate National Nutrition Month. This is a perfect time to think about our own diet and make nutritional and physical activity changes to improve our health. Many of you might think that you are in optimal health because nothing seems to hurt, right?
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KINGSTON, Ontario, March 19 (UPI) — Children who exercise in bouts of activity lasting five minutes or longer are less likely than others to become obese, Canadian researchers said.
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Several bursts of exercise that last five minutes or more might be better for preventing childhood obesity than are intermittent physical activity sessions lasting four minutes or less throughout the day. That is the key message from a four-year study that researchers at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada conducted.
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Even during the economic downturn, it is vital not to cut out good prenatal care. Physical therapy prenatal exercise is covered by insurance and can save money in the long run. Taking proactive measures can reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and lessen the need for more medical intervention during and after pregnancy.
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Several bursts of exercise that last five minutes or more might be better for preventing childhood obesity than are intermittent physical activity sessions lasting four minutes or less throughout the day.
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TUESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — National guidelines urge all Americans to engage in “moderate physical activity” at least 2.5 hours a week, but what does that mean if you’re out for a stroll?
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Several bursts of exercise that last five minutes or more might be better for preventing childhood obesity than are intermittent physical activity sessions lasting four minutes or less throughout the day.
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Exercise helps people recover after a heart attack but the benefits vanish when the workouts stop, Swiss researchers said on Monday.
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Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a mix of both exercise types can help heart attack survivors’ blood vessel function, a Swiss study shows.
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