Year: 2009

Low back pain might make exercise seem a bit of a stretch. But for those whose doctors recommend it, a lot of exercise is among the best elixirs.
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New research findings published today by Dr. Metin Ba?o?lu, Head of Section of Trauma Studies at King’s College London and the Istanbul Center for Behaviour Research and Therapy, examines the psychological impact of war captivity, “cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment” and physical torture.
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Most Canadian kids are earning a failing grade for physical activity levels, as they continue to miss targets for daily exercise, a new report finds.
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Studies overwhelmingly point to regular physical exercise as the crucial medicine for what ails Americans. Physicians have a hard time convincing even healthy patients to take action, but it’s a much harder sell for those with limited movement caused by physical disabilities. They often lack the self-confidence to begin a physical fitness plan, and it’s easy to understand why.
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ATHLETES who take vitamins after a workout may be reversing the benefits of their sweat-inducing exercise, according to research by a team of German scientists.
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Title: Post-Exercise ‘Glow’ May Last 12 Hours Category: Health News Created: 5/30/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/1/2009
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Soccer players and exercise enthusiasts now have another reason to reach for lowfat chocolate milk after a hard workout, suggests a new study from James Madison University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting.
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Interactive video games – such those played on the Nintendo Wii – may raise heart rate and provide exercise intensity levels high enough to meet federal physical activity guidelines, according to a pair studies presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle.
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Women over age 30 who regularly exercise decrease their chances of breast cancer, according to a study presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle.
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FRIDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to boosting your mood, exercise is the gift that keeps on giving and giving, new research suggests.
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