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The conditions of urban environments have been linked to an escalation of noncommunicable diseases such as Type II diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. These diseases are preventable and manageable through exercise, which is why the International Sports Sciences Association is dedicated to stemming the tide of poor health and physical decline by providing distance fitness …
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A new study has an old answer for mental health issues: Physical exercise is an underutilized method to reduce depression and anxiety. According to researchers who analyzed the results of numerous published studies, exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health […]
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Many have heard about the possible benefits of exercise on one’smental health. It’s not a new concept that physical exercise helpsto improve depression and anxiety. The emotional and behavioralhealth benefits of physical exercise are numerous. Exerciseimproves mood, lessens anxiety, lessens irritability, lessensanger, improves restful sleep, eases stress, lessens desire todrink alcohol, improves …
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GOSHEN The Goshen Recreation Department will again offer the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program starting April 19 at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street in town. The free classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. The program involves low-impact and joint-safe exercises in a regimen developed by physical therapists specifically for people with arthritis. Studies show the …
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One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname “fatso,” according to a new European study.
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One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname “fatso,” according to a new European study.
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Title: Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Exercise Category: Health News Created: 4/5/2010 11:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/5/2010 11:05:08 AM
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Q. If I stick to a healthy, low-fat diet, do I still need to exercise to keep my heart strong? 
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MONDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Does carrying a gene tied to obesity doom a teenager to becoming obese? Not if that teen stays physically active, a new study shows.
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Like all things done well, moving your body correctly is an art.Thats the philosophy of physical therapist Jonathan Hoffman, who says understanding and mastering your bodys kinetics is no different from tackling a Mozart sonata.
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FRIDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) — Most pregnant women in the United States do not get the recommended amount of exercise, researchers say.
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Findings from a national health survey suggest that no more than 1 in 4 women get the recommended amount of exercise during pregnancy.
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