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Exercise and its relation to health, including fall prevention.

11/26/2009 - Articles

Chronic kidney disease outlook improves with exercise

Chronic kidney disease is often associated with other health problems, like diabetes, obesity and heart disease.  Those with chronic kidney disease often die prematurely, although not necessarily from a kidney problem.  It’s therefore of interest to look at whether a healthy lifestyle might help those with chronic kidney disease by improving their other health problems. Read more

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11/12/2009 - Articles

Physical activity is the key to longer life

Physical activity is known to be important in preserving physical and mental health.  But the benefits of physical activity among older adults are not well defined – maybe because some older adults are affected by disability which prevents them from exercise.  Also, older adults may just expect to slow down and do less physical activity.  Most research to date on physical activity has focused upon middle-aged adults. Read more

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09/14/2009 - Articles
Take the Walking Test, if You Dare!

Take the Walking Test, if You Dare!

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. Read more

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07/03/2009 - Articles

Socializing can keep you nimble

Motor slowdown, including slower walking and decreased muscle strength, is common as people age. A new study shows that older adults with an active social life experience a slower motor decline, which may have important implications for long-term health. Read more

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04/09/2009 - Articles

Exercise may help in heart failure

Patients with heart failure may benefit from exercise, according to a new study. But the health and wellbeing gains are modest, at best, and applicable only to certain patients. Read more

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01/30/2009 - Articles

Combining exercise is best for health

Exercise can improve insulin resistance and functionality. A combination of both resistance and aerobic exercise achieves the best results, according to a study in abdominally obese adults. Read more

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09/26/2008 - Articles

Running may help you live longer

Older runners enjoy reduced rates of disability and a survival advantage. This encouraging result comes from a new study of over-50s in a running club. Read more

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09/12/2008 - Articles

Exercise can help with memory problems

Adults who have memory problems experienced some improvement in their cognitive function when they took part in a home-based physical activity program. This is the first time that exercise has been shown to improve memory. Read more

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08/29/2008 - Articles

More exercise helps maintain weight loss

Overweight and obese women might need to take more exercise than standard recommendations to maintain weight loss. A study assigned women to a weight loss program with varying levels of exercise. Those taking the most exercise were the most likely to maintain their 10 percent weight loss. Read more

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07/18/2008 - Articles

Walk with a goal in mind - to stay away from the doctor's office

Regular exercise is one of the best ways of avoiding heart disease. In a new article, Emilia Klapp, registered dietitian and nutritional counsellor, gives her top tips on making walking a part of your life. Read more

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