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News on Fitness

Exercise and its relation to health, including fall prevention.

10/14/2009 - News

The Tale of the Telomeres

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. Read more

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09/18/2009 - News

World Cup highlights injury problems

Soccer is not the worst sport for causing injuries and the knee is a particular problem say the experts. Read more

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02/19/2009 - News

The More You Exercise, the Better You'll Feel

You've heard this time and again - exercise improves quality of life. But, is there scientific evidence to prove this assertion? In the February 9, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers report that, in post-menopausal women, exercise-induced improvements in quality of life increase with amount of exercise Read more

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02/12/2009 - News

Adding Resistance to Aerobic Exercises Benefits Obesity

Aerobic exercise may not be enough for improving function in older adults with abdominal obesity, or belly fat, and a sedentary lifestyle. According to the results of a study in the January 26, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, combining resistance with aerobic exercise may be the optimal exercise strategy for reducing insulin resistance and functional limitation in previously sedentary, abdominally obese older adults. Read more

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12/16/2008 - News

Treadmill Exercise is Important for Stroke Rehabilitation

Individuals who have suffered strokes that resulted in paralysis or weakness of one side of the body often experience difficulty walking. A progressive treadmill exercise activates circuits in the brain that promote recovery of walking skills, according to the results of a trial published in the December issue of the journal Stroke Read more

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12/02/2008 - News

Poor Health Behaviors Link Depression and Cardiovascular Disease

Depression has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. It has been speculated that the complex physiological consequences of depression might be responsible for this increase in risk. However, it seems that poor health behaviors, such as lack of exercise, largely explained the association between depression and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Read more

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11/14/2008 - News

Imitation Appetite Stimulant May Reduce Body Fat

Last week, we reported on an antibody that breaks down ghrelin, a known appetite stimulant. Ghrelin is in the news again - this time in the November 4, 2008 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, where scientists report that patients who are given an oral mimetic, or imitation, of ghrelin had increased fat-free body mass. Read more

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09/19/2008 - News

Don't Let Your Genes Determine Your Weight

Mutations in the FTO gene have recently been associated with a higher risk of increased body mass index (BMI) and obesity in several large studies. Read more

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09/09/2008 - News

A Little Exercise May Go a Long Way

As the population ages, the number of people coping with Alzheimer disease is expected to rise dramatically from 26.6 million to over 106 million by the year 2050. Read more

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09/04/2008 - News

Treadmill Exercise Good for Stroke Survivors

People who suffer strokes often have difficulty walking, which leads to deconditioning and decreased fitness. Exercising on a treadmill increases fitness and may improve brain function in stroke patients, according to a study published online last week in the journal Stroke Read more

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