One of the largest studies of its kind has found that people with coronary artery disease who have even a modest beer belly or muffin top are at higherrisk for coronary artery disease.
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The prevalence of frailty, which is linked to earlier death, increases throughout adulthood as people age and not just after age 65, found a new article. Relatively good fitness levels at all ages were predictive of lower mortality and less reliance on health care services.”…in Canada, only one third of patients are referred to rehabilitation after a heart attack and then only 20 per cent then attend…”
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A new study by researchers at the University of Alberta shows that for best results in stable patients after heart attack, early exercise as well as prolonged exercise is the key to the best outcomes. The study found that stable patients who have suffered heart attacks get more benefits for heart
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Better a sprint than a marathon: Brief intense exercise better than endurance training for preventin
Exercise is important for preventing cardiovascular disease, especially in children and adolescents, but is all exercise equally beneficial? New research reveals that high intensity exercise is more beneficial than traditional endurance training.
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How to avoid falling on slippery surfaces:
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Biomechanics researchers Timothy Higham of Clemson University and Andrew Clark of the College of Charleston conclude that moving quickly in a forward, firm-footed stance across a slippery surface is less likely to lead to a fall than if you move slowly. ”The findings are significant, he explained, because it shows that aerobic exercise isn’t the only way a person can improve their cardiovascular health.”
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Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering a person’s blood pressure.Exercise is as effective as surgury in treating rotator cuff tears!
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CHICAGO — Women who measure their peak heart rates for exercise will need to do some new math as will physicians giving stress tests to patients.Intervals… It’s all good!
(new info on how hard to train)
(new info on how hard to train)
Researchers have found that interval training does not have to be “all out” to be effective in helping reduce the risk of such diseases at type 2 diabetes. Thinking of someone with great control improves YOUR control.
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University of Georgia: News & Information
News & information from the University of GeorgiaMedical News: Exercise May Slow Telomere Shortening, Aging – in Primary Care, Exercise & Fitness fro
Endurance training appears to have anti-aging effects at the molecular level, researchers found.High-impact exercise reduces stroke risk
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Regular workouts are protective against ischemic stroke, report researchers. what science is learning about exercise and depression…
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The latest research and solidly sourced news and information about the benefits of exercise, compiled by the editors of the Stone Hearth Newsletters. To contact Stone Hearth about this newsletter or to inquire about custom newsletters for your organization, click here. Increase the METs; decrease the risk…
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Exercising together appears to increase the level of the feel-good endorphin hormones naturally released during physical exertion, a study suggests. Benefits of exercise: Sex and Race
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – How much health benefit you get from physical exercise might depend on your gender, and your race, new research suggests. The work is based on data from more than 15,000 middle-aged
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Medical News: Strong Thighs Protect Against Symptoms of OA – in Rheumatology, Arthritis from MedPage
Thigh muscle strength appeared protective against the development of symptomatic, though not radiographic, osteoarthritis in the first longitudinal study to assess this association.Artificial sweeteners not linked to cancer.
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Regular intakes of artificial sweeteners like saccharin and aspartame do not increase the risk of certain cancers, like stomach and pancreatic, suggests a new study from Italy. The link between stress and weight gain.
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LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Fretting over paying the bills and keeping a job could be a recipe for weight gain, researchers have found.June 11, 2009 at 7:28am ·
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Men with stronger muscles from regular weight training are up to 40 per cent less likely to die from cancer than men who do not pump iron, according to new research.
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the skinny on coffee. the latest.
Alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, other stimulants, and health: Caffeine and headaches: neuropsychologists
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Newswise — Ever miss your daily cup of coffee and subsequently get a pounding headache? According to reports from consumers of coffee and other caffeinated products, caffeine withdrawal is
