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Joyce Harrell, 70, started F.A.C.E. Fun Adult Christian Exercise, an exercise program at Fairland United Methodist Church four years ago using jugs of water and bags of beans for weights.

PORT CLINTON — Magruder Hospital has scheduled an educational luncheon on exercise and movement at noon July 19. Matt Brickner, physical therapy assistant at Magruder, will present the program. Brickner also has a degree in exercise physiology.

Title: Exercise May Guard Girls Against Dementia in Senior Years Category: Health News Created: 6/30/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2010

A panel of US experts, including specialists in cancer, exercise training, fitness and obesity are urging cancer patients and survivors to avoid inactivity, even while undergoing treatment, as more and more research shows that continuing to exercise has a significant impact on their physical functioning and quality of life. This is the message embodied in a new set of guidelines from a panel of …

TORONTO, June 30 (UPI) — Women physically active at any age have lower risk of elderly cognitive impairment, but teen exercise appears most important, Canadian researchers found. Physical exercise – Cognition – Social Sciences – Cognitive Science – Canada

Exercise has previously been linked to possible benefits in staving off dementia, but a new look at the topic suggests the earlier the better.

WASHINGTON – NEW guidelines urge cancer survivors to exercise more, even, difficult as it may sound, those who have not yet finished their treatment. There is growing evidence that physical activity improves quality of life and eases some cancer-related fatigue. More, it can help fend off a serious decline in physical function that can last long after therapy is finished.

Riding for exercise may help women who put on extra pounds during their 30s and 40s, a study says.