Author: majac

Women who participate in recreational exercise and sports over their lifetime may be lowering their risk of death from breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence.
More…

Exercise programs that lend strength, flexibility and balance might be one of the best ways to prevent falls among people age 65 and older, according to a Cochrane review of more than 100 studies.
More…

Washington, Apr 15 : Physical activities can help prevent falls among older people, says a new study.
More…

Exercise programs that lend strength, flexibility and balance might be one of the best ways to prevent falls among people age 65 and older, according to a Cochrane review of more than 100 studies.
More…

As the weather warms and bleary-eyed residents begin to emerge from the dark corners of Utah Valley, health experts say daredevil recreation and strenuous physical activity shouldn’t be rushed.
More…

Fair Park is proud to announce a partnership with Healthways, Inc., to offer the SilverSneakers exercise program to qualified participants starting in May 2009. SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health.
More…

Exercise isn’t impossible for people with heart disease and joint pain. They just have to look a little harder to find an activity that doesn’t hurt their body, according to Treasure Coast doctors.
More…

Experts say it is important to determine what motivates one to exercise, so that he or she can find a suitable regimen and stick to it.
More…

Moderate exercise can help patients with failing hearts feel better — and it’s safe, according to the largest-ever study of exercise in people with chronic heart failure, published Tuesday as two articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
More…

Physical therapists say water exercise is a good option for people with issues like arthritis, back pain or post-op recovery because it eases the stress on the body. It can work to aid strength and range of motion.
More…

Heart failure patients who started a supervised aerobic exercise program reported better quality of life after three months, though the physical activity only modestly reduced their risk of being hospitalized or dying over two and a half years, researchers have found.
More…