Year: 2009
(4 stars)Physical activity declines over preschool years (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Childhood obesity is a growing problem, and new research suggests that physical activity levels among youngsters already begin a decline before they start school.
More…
Tai Chi to be taught at MAC (Farmington Press)
The relaxing, gentle, stretching movements of Tai Chi will be offered at Mineral Area College. The ancient Chinese form of exercise and self-defense has seen popularity during the last decade for its positive effect on physical and mental wellness
More…
Courts: Jackson must behave (Daily Pilot)
If Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Quinton “Rampage” Jackson maintains good physical and mental health, and speaks to kids about nutrition and exercise, he can avoid jail time for hitting three cars in Costa Mesa and fleeing police, attorneys said Thursday.
More…
Vitamins get ‘F’ in cancer prevention
(4 stars)Deep in brain, shocks help Parkinson’s symptoms
Busy man wants to know how much exercise is enough (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a very busy executive and have to parcel my time carefully because of so many demands. What is the exact amount of exercise time necessary for a true health benefit? I am 45 years old and have a yearly corporate physical. I am told I am in good health, and no limitations have been placed on what I can or cannot do. I am 6 feet 1 inch tall and weigh 175 pounds. — A.A. A: I …
More…
Study Shows Prescribing Exercise Works (Scoop.co.nz)
The first New Zealand-specific study to show two-year sustainability into the benefits of “exercise on prescription” shows significant increases in physical activity and quality of life for its participants.
More…
Blasting Inches Off Without Surgery: New Technique to Lose The Fat
Me and My Yoga: How an anti-exercise, reformed wreck of a man bends his body (The Source Weekly)
If anyone had told me 10 or 20 years ago that I’d be doing yoga at this point in my life, I would’ve told them to f**k off. After a lifetime of self-inflicted physical and mental abuse with my old friends, drugs and alcohol, I had always subscribed to the belief that I needed a quick fix, no therapy, and definitely not any form of exercise whatsoever. But then after being clean and sober for …
More…
Study: exercise won’t cure obesity (China Daily)
Physical activity has many proven benefits. It strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and mood, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colon cancer. Exercise is also good for your brain.
More…
Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss (MSNBC)
Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role.
More…