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DAYTON, Ohio — Just as one diet and exercise myth is laid to rest it seems another one is ready to take its place.
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HUGHESVILLE – Several East Lycoming School District parents are worried that plans this fall to provide physical education for a half year to junior high school students may contribute to obesity and diabetes. The parents group, which claims to represent 130 taxpayers, has waged an ongoing debate with administrators after failing to get honors’ courses reinstated in the school curriculum.
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Smithson Valley Physical Therapy announced its 2009 Physical Therapy Mentorship Program and is currently accepting interested applicants.
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With Corrective Exercise, Health and Fitness Professionals Can Help Others Move Better, Prevent Injuries and Recover Faster
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There is quite a bit of misinformation when it comes to exercise, weight loss and fitness. I hope this will help separate the truth from the most common myths about exercising.
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When you’re feeling tired, do you gulp a cup of coffee, grab a nap or go for a stroll? I’ve long observed that walking is an effective energizer; it really restores my get-up-and-go. And I’ve found nearly any exercise helps shed fatigue from too much sitting or standing.
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Exercise is a well-known catalyst for weight loss and muscle generation. But it has also been shown to slow a few things down. Point in case: The aging process.
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Marjie Gilliam: Fat inevitable with age? 3 exercise myths vs. facts
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Regular physical activity plays a critical role in the prevention of many chronic illnesses, as well as in the general maintenance of good health. But while a recent study indicated that people who are active have a better quality of life, it is estimated that nearly 70% of the Western world get less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.
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Question: I have never exercised and have finally decided that I need to. Experts say that in order to generate results, one must perform cardiovascular exercise for at least 30 minutes. Some suggest an hour of continuous movement. That will be nearly impossible for me to do. Any suggestions you might offer would be appreciated.
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Undertaking a supervised exercise programme can have beneficial effects on functional status and physical function, reduce the need for daily corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory intake and improve levels of depression and anxiety in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study pre
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