Good Health is Your Greatest Wealth……Virgil
As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological Association today.Speaking at APA’s 117th Annual Convention, Steven Blair, PED, called Americans’ physical inactivity “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.”Blair is a professor of …
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You’ve heard it for years: to lose weight, hit the gym. But while physical activity is crucial for good health, it doesn’t always melt pounds — in fact, it can add them. Here’s why
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Aerobic exercise is good for you. But strenuous physical activity does increase production of potentially harmful free radicals in the body. Should exercisers take high doses of antioxidants such as vitamin C and E to help mop up cellular troublemakers, or run away from these supplements? The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter weighs the evidence.
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PLAINVILLE — For years Dr. Carole Lewis, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics, researched ways to help older people improve their balance and strength to avoid falls. A common fall onto a hard surface can be disastrous for senior citizens with weakened bones and limited movement. It is a common cause of the loss of independence which unfortunately characterizes the final years of many …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Leading experts in exercise and weight management have taken strong exception to assertions that exercise can inhibit weight loss by over-stimulating the appetite.
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Despite reports of a nationwide obesity epidemic, much of the country has made exercise an important part of their daily routines.
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A generous glass of beetroot juice boosts endurance by reducing the amount of oxygen needed during physical exercise, according to a study released Friday.
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FRIDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) — Beetroot juice can boost physical stamina and increase exercise endurance by up to 16 percent, a new British study shows.
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You’ve heard it for years: to lose weight, hit the gym. But while physical activity is crucial for good health, it doesn’t always melt pounds — in fact, it can add them. Here’s why
More…
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