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Fitness Center
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 Exercise protects against breast cancer
June 6, 2008
Physical activity protects women against breast cancer. And weight, time of life, and the type of exercise undertaken affect the amount of health benefit gained.
Reducing daily exercise soon takes its toll
April 9, 2008
Reducing daily exercise soon causes changes in metabolism, according to a study of healthy young men. The findings shed new light on why regular exercise is vital to ward off chronic disease.
Try Tai Chi to prevent diabetes
April 9, 2008
A new study shows that Tai Chi exercises have beneficial effects on people with raised blood glucose. This might prove helpful in helping ward off type 2 diabetes.
Take the Walking Test, if You Dare!
June 5, 2006
People over 70 who have difficulty in performing a simple quarter-mile walking test are more likely to have health problems in the next 5 years - an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, or death, or limitation of mobility.
Back to the Future - Cobblestones!
October 10, 2005
Regular walking on mats made to simulate cobblestones has been found to have a surprising benefit - a reduction in blood pressure. A controlled study has demonstrated this, and is summarized in this article.
Exercise: How Much and What Type to Prevent Heart Disease?
December 20, 2002
A major study has been reported that looks at how the intensity and duration of various exercise regimens can affect cardiovascular health.
Exercise Shown to Improve Lipid Profiles
December 20, 2002
The benefit of exercise on detailed lipid profiles may extend beyond what is readily apparent in routine lipid panel tests, according to a study summarized here.
Exercise Shown to Keep Inflammation Markers in Check
November 14, 2002
A large study has linked vigorous exercise to lower levels of C-reactive protein.
Exercise Helps Control Diabetic Vascular Disease
November 14, 2002
Here's a MEDLINE-sourced literature summary of exercise and cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Fitness and CRP Levels
September 5, 2002
Both cardiorespiratory fitness and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are associated with coronary artery disease, while fitness and CRP are also related. A new study has studied this relationship in three ethnic groups of women . . . .
Regular Exercise Helps Keep Inflammation in Check
July 16, 2002
Researchers have examined the relationship between physical activity, coronary heart disease risk, and the inflammatory process.
Coaching Your Patients to Exercise
May 16, 2002
What's a good therapy for preventing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and colon cancer? So why don't you prescribe it more often?
Exercise Helps Caregivers Manage Stress
March 27, 2002
Regular exercise can help women who care for ailing relatives to safeguard their own health.
Lifestyle More Important Than Medication in Preventing Diabetes
March 27, 2002
A large US study showed has shown that lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) are more effective than medication with metformin in preventing the occurrence of type 2 diabetes.
Exercise Offers Improved Glycemic Control
October 18, 2001
Exercise should be a cornerstone in the management of type 2 diabetes because it can lower blood glucose levels and may improve insulin sensitivity.
Good Health Habits Help Women's Hearts
August 24, 2000
Are all those veggie salads and laps around the track worth it? Yes, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine that says that careful attention to eating and exercise habits.
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