Researchers show “exercise on prescription” works (Scoop.co.nz)
Exercise on prescription increases physical activity and quality of life and should become part of wider population strategies to promote exercise, concludes a New Zealand study published in the British Medical Journal (bmj.com) today.
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Regular exercise good for sexual prowess (The Times of India)
Forget lotions, oils and pills – the best way to boost sexual prowess is exercise, says a Turkish study. What’s more, physical activity might even boost erections in old age, the study has found.
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Regular exercise good for the sex lives of older men (News-Medical-Net)
According to Turkish scientists regular exercise can increase men’s sexual prowess – the researchers say physical activity might also boost erections in old age.
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Scientists find nutty risk reducer: Eat more nuts
Students design exercise and physical therapy spaces for Kendal residents (Cornell News Service)
The challenge put to a group of Cornell students: Make exercise more convenient, safer and more enjoyable for residents of Kendal at Ithaca, a retirement community.
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Physical contest or trivial pursuit? Poker faces poser (Queanbeyan Age)
POKER is not a sport, is it? A dictionary defines sport as: “Activity pursued for exercise or pleasure, usually requiring some form of physical skill, such as golf, fishing, racing, etc.”
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Cardiac Stress Test (Exercise Stress Test, Exercise Tolerance Test) (ThirdAge)
The recording of the heart’s electrical activity and blood pressure while under the physical stress . This is also known as an exercise tolerance test.
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Exercise and no TV may reduce type 2 diabetes in African-American women (News-Medical-Net)
Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that reducing time spent watching television and increasing time spent walking briskly or engaged in vigorous physical activity may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in African-American women.
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Exercise may reduce need for epidural (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
In addition to its other well-known benefits, exercise during pregnancy may help women reduce the need for anesthesia when they give birth, a small study has found.
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Chronic Pain In-Depth Series (Part 3): Two Journeys, Two Outcomes (Risk & Insurance)
Two cases illustrate the difference in outcomes and the importance of exercise and physical therapy in the rehabilitation of chronic pain cases.
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VINELAND: Register now for program that helps overweight kids (Daily Journal)
VINELAND — Local parents with overweight children who want to improve their family’s health and well-being are invited to sign up for the STEPS (Success Through Exercise, Physical Fitness and Sharing information) for Kids program.
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