July 6, 2008

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Fitness Center   [ Home >  Fitness >  More  Related Items ]   FITNESS - NEWS CENTER How to Get People To Take a Walk July 3, 2008 Walking is the most common and preferred form of physical activity...but, up to 80% of adults in the United States report that they walk only 10 minutes at a time at least one day of the week. How do you encourage people to walk more and enjoy the health benefits of this inexpensive form of exercise? Premenopausal Breast Cancer Risk Reduced with Exercise May 19, 2008 Many studies have shown that exercise protects against the development of breast cancer after menopause. Exercise Makes Cancer Patients Less Tired May 8, 2008 Beyond the often debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, including nausea, vomiting, abnormal blood levels, and hair loss, cancer-related fatigue affects 70-100% of patients with cancer, and it can persist for months or years after treatment. Keep Moving and Slow Down Aging April 23, 2008 You already know that exercise is good for you. But, did you know that it might even slow down biological aging? Just 10 Minutes a Day Can Make a Difference March 21, 2008 Think you're too busy to exercise? Last week, researchers at the American Heart Association's Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism reported that exercising as little as 10 to 30 minutes a day could improve health and quality of life in post-menopausal women who are sedentary and overweight. I've Fallen, and I Can't Get Up! March 13, 2008 In 2005, nearly 16,000 people over the age of 65 died in the United States as a result of injuries from falls, making falls the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for this age group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a self-reported survey which found that 5.8 million adults aged 65 and over fell at least one time in 2006. The Tale of the Telomeres February 22, 2008 Telomeres are regions of repetitive DNA at the end of chromosomes, which protect the end of the chromosome from destruction. Their shortening in aging can block cell division, which may prevent instability and development of cancer in aged cells by limiting the number of cell divisions . Measuring their length can indicate the 'health' of the chromosomes they protect. Keep Fit and Halve Your Stroke Risk December 23, 2007 UK physicians have examined results from a total of 13,500 men and women with regard to their risk of stroke, and reported their findings in the journal Neurology. Drug Companies May Manage the Message December 3, 2007 Many people reading the report of a clinical study or a meta-analysis of a number of studies jump down the page to the main message - the Conclusion. This may lead to wrong interpretations, it seems. Stanford University researchers have analyzed the relationship between the actual data and the conclusions reported for a number of meta-analyses, and posted their findings in the British Medical Journal. A Great Gift Idea! December 2, 2007 The Journal of the American Medical Association has just published an article that opens the way for people to give a healthy gift this season - a pedometer. This little device - smaller than a pager - counts the number of steps you take during the day. It's pretty cheap, too; $2 and up. But check this before you buy. Is Stretching Really Necessary? November 1, 2007 In 2002 a study was published that suggested that stretching before taking exercise was unnecessary. Australian physical therapists reviewed 3 studies that evaluated the possible benefits of stretching out before and after exercise on soreness. Now one of the original authors has enlarged their study, and reported their results in the Cochrane Library. Get Tai-Chi-ing! September 16, 2007 Tai chi was originally created as a Chinese martial art. Today it's seen as a slow, graceful exercise program that some people call "a moving meditation". Its health benefits have been revealed in clinical studies. A recent one found that tai chi can boost immunity, helping protect older people against shingles. Other studies report lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. The Magic Bullet September 12, 2007 "Physical activity is the closest thing we have to a magic bullet. Everything that gets worse as we get older gets better with exercise." So said Dr. I-Min Lee of Harvard Medical School in 2003, and since then no one has come up with a better way of putting it. Dr. Lee went on: "There is no single drug that can match the overall health benefit of physical activity. Everything that gets worse as we get older gets better with exercise." It's Not Too Late at Middle Age... July 30, 2007 If you have an epiphany at 45 and decide to do something about your lifestyle, you'll be pleased to know that it's not too late to accrue a few extra years. Within 4 years the statistics will move in your favor, according to a report in the American Journal of Medicine. South Carolina researchers followed over 15,000 people aged 45 to 64 at baseline. After 6 years, about 1000 had switched to an overall healthy lifestyle, containing the following 4 elements: eating at least five fruits and vegetables daily, exercising at least 2½ hours a week, keeping their BMI below 30, and not smoking. Some 11,000 followed three or fewer of these elements. During the first 4 years, those who followed all four elements had a 40% reduction in death from any cause and a 35% reduction in cardiovascular events. They were more likely to be older, women, better educated, higher family incomes, and no history of high blood pressure or diabetes. How to Promote Walking July 25, 2007 We all agree that if everyone was to walk at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, the human race would be much healthier. A Little Is Good, but More is Better May 22, 2007 When it comes to exercise, even a relatively small amount is better than none. And starting small may allow the novice to experience sufficient benefit that they want to increase their efforts. The dose-effect of exercise on cardio-respiratory fitness has been elaborated in a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Menopause symptoms are eased by regular exercise March 29, 2007 Yoga and walking are found to improve women's symptoms and quality of life during the menopause. Exercise with peer group is the choice of older people March 28, 2007 Older people prefer group exercise with those of their own age, to exercising with younger people or on their own. Exercise can ward off high blood pressure March 8, 2007 Young adults who spend time on exercise have a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study. Walkable surroundings encourage older adults to exercise February 8, 2007 Environment has a big effect on exercise level among older adults. Exercise can reduce a smoker's risk of lung cancer December 14, 2006 A study shows that smokers who exercise have a reduced risk of lung cancer, although the benefit is marginal. Dance your way to better health September 14, 2006 Dance has many physical, mental and emotional benefits, according to a sports medicine expert. Ten minutes is enough for a fitness workout August 18, 2006 Fitness experts give tips for a ten minute daily workout. Exercise may prevent dementia, according to a new review August 14, 2006 Research on both humans and other animals provides a wealth of evidence that regular exercise helps to ward off dementia. An expert explains how to avoid getting blisters August 9, 2006 Stop blisters from ruining your hiking trip with a few simple ways of shifting the friction. The exercise gap between Californians narrows when active transportation is taken into account August 2, 2006 Active transportation, such as walking and biking, is as important as leisure time exercise for keeping fit. Television watching leads of lack of exercise and overweight, obesity July 28, 2006 A pedometer study shows watching television can deprive people of health exercise Physical activity in midlife means better mobility in later life July 26, 2006 A study shows that physical activity in middle age helps people keep their mobility later on. Keep moving, live longer July 13, 2006 Higher levels of any kind of activity are linked to a lower death rate, according to a new study. Exercise can help cancer patients cope with therapy July 13, 2006 Patients having cancer treatment report better physical functioning if they take exercise, according to a new study. Use cherry juice to feel better after exercise June 28, 2006 The anti-inflammatory effects of cherries have been shown in a study of their juice. Your pedometer may let you down June 27, 2006 A test of cheap pedometers shows that they don't show an accurate figure. World Cup highlights injury problems June 19, 2006 Soccer is not the worst sport for causing injuries and the knee is a particular problem say the experts. Beware exercising in city air pollution June 12, 2006 If you exercise outdoors, you need to take care not to be overexposed to air pollution, say the experts. It is never too late to work out February 20, 2006 A group of people in their eighties found significant health gains from an exercise program. The benefits of strength training January 27, 2006 There are many reasons why training with resistance bands, machines or barbells can improve your health. Poor fitness linked to heart disease December 23, 2005 Those with poor fitness are more likely to have known heart risk factors. Exercise improves quality of life November 16, 2005 Taking up regular exercise enhances physical and mental quality of life, says a new study. Amount of exercise more important than intensity October 18, 2005 Mild exercise, if you take enough of it, can benefit you as much as more vigorous activity. Exercise reduces pain in old age September 22, 2005 If people exercise regularly they experience less muscle and joint pain in old age, says a new study. Gene variant linked to better mobility in the elderly August 10, 2005 Older people with a certain gene variant who also exercise are more likely to preserve their mobility than those without the variant. Exercise may protect against hip fracture July 15, 2005 Certain types of exercise may help prevent the increasing risk of hip fracture with age. Email can encourage a healthy lifestyle July 7, 2005 An innovative study shows that email can persuade people to get more involved in physical activity. Exercise could help protect the muscles of older people April 5, 2005 A study in racehorses suggests that regular aerobic exercise could decrease the incidence of muscle soreness on exertion. Keeping fit as you get older March 18, 2005 As you get older you may not be able to do the level of exercise you could 20 years ago, but it's still important to keep active. Counseling helps people stick with exercise January 27, 2005 Support in keeping up an exercise program is valuable, according to a new review. Exercise boosts mental functioning November 10, 2003 Increased blood flow to the brain during exercise can increase mental engagement, researchers say. Never too late to exercise October 9, 2003 A new approach is needed to persuade older people to exercise regularly. Exercise test a good indicator of female heart disease October 3, 2003 A new study suggests that women who do badly on an exercise test are more likely to die of heart disease. Cycling riskier in US than in Europe September 3, 2003 Cyclists in the US are six times more likely to be killed on the roads than their German or Dutch counterparts. Walking linked to decreased mortality in adults July 8, 2003 Adults with diabetes who walk regularly have lower death rates than those who are less active. Leisure activity reduces risk of heart disease June 4, 2003 A study shows that physical activity during leisure time, but not at work, is linked to a reduced risk of heart problems. Moderation the key to sustaining exercise June 3, 2003 Participants in an exercise study were more likely to keep up moderate, rather than intense, physical activity in the long term. Men with diabetes benefit from walking, the faster the better May 7, 2003 A new study shows that men with type 2 diabetes could save their lives by brisk walking, for activity reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. Physical environment affects exercise behavior April 9, 2003 Neighborhoods where shops, schools and homes are within walking distance of one another encourage people to take more exercise. Take care when shoveling snow December 10, 2002 Shoveling snow is not just a chore - it's strenous exercise, so make sure you protect your back. Exercise has a positive effect on cholesterol November 7, 2002 Doing exercise improves your cholesterol profile, even in the absence of weight loss, according to a new study. Exercise benefits those with diabetes and high blood pressure October 2, 2002 A review of the evidence reveals the positive effect that physical activity has for people with diabetes and high blood pressure. On the ball for exercise September 3, 2002 Consider investing in a fitness ball if you want to do effective conditioning of the trunk area, say Mayo Clinic experts. Fitness may decrease hypertension risk September 3, 2002 A new study shows that women who are physically fit have blunted responses to stress. Stretching doesn't prevent soreness after exercise September 2, 2002 A new review shows that pre and post exercise stretching does little to reduce muscle soreness and injury. Fitness is free! August 6, 2002 Keeping fit costs hardly anything if you think creatively about your activities. Tennis gives lifelong protection against heart disease July 9, 2002 Men who keep up playing tennis throughout life are less likely to have a heart attack than those who are less active. Golf safe for most heart patients July 8, 2002 Playing golf provides safe and effective exercise for most people with heart disease, but for a few it may prove too much. You're never too old for weights January 14, 2002 Till now, you may have believed that training with free weights - dumb bells and bar bells - is best kept for younger people. Well, think again. Bruce Craig, of the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University, says that men and women well past retirement age have much to gain from resistance training.   RELATED ITEMS Strength Training for a Pain in the Neck? January 21, 2008 Running a Marathon Is Less Risky Than Driving One January 1, 2008 Fitness, Not Fatness, Predicts Seniors' Mortality December 11, 2007 Tai Chi Boosts Immunity towards Shingles July 3, 2007 Can Exercise Ward Off Parkinson's? May 5, 2007 Exercise while on kidney dialysis is beneficial March 20, 2007 Study shows that exercise helps fight memory loss March 15, 2007 Aerobic exercise may promote heart health by reducing inflammatory markers March 14, 2007 Keep physically active to avoid breast cancer February 27, 2007 Proximity to facilities affects New Yorkers' body mass index February 16, 2007 Put defibrillators in ski resorts December 21, 2006 Animal study shows exercise when young prevents osteoporosis later on December 5, 2006 Why does exercise intolerance occur in heart failure? November 22, 2006 Health advantages of diet, exercise are compared November 22, 2006 Exercise can prevent colon cancer among men November 21, 2006 Link between threatening neighborhood and obesity is revealed November 9, 2006 Fitness level affects the outcome of weight loss surgery August 10, 2006 A study shows that moderate exercise causes no harm to the hearts of older adults August 1, 2006 Exercise helps keep type 2 diabetes under control July 24, 2006

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