Fitness Articles & Stories
Exercise and Weight Loss Offer Relief for Osteoarthritis Patients
A $3 million grant has been given to the National Institute of Aging to analyze the effects of two promotion programs designed to aid elderly people struggling with osteoarthritis. Older adults with osteoarthritis, the number one cause of disability in adults, have displayed a benefit from th...
Stand Up and Improve Your Life Expectancy
Adults in the US could increase their life expectancy by simply decreasing the amount of time they spend sitting each day and by reducing daily television viewing, according to the online journal BMJ Open.
Men Can Lower Mortality Risk with Daily Exercise
Increasing daily exercise levels decreases the risk of death among African-American and Caucasian men, according to research examining the connection between fitness and mortality in over 15,000 participants. The study was first reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Stay Youthful, Keep Running
For individuals who run on a regular basis, you may be prolonging your disability-free, higher quality of life. In 1984, when senior author, James Fries, began research on vigorous exercise, many other scientists were critical about whether the results would cause more benefits than problems.
When is Cholesterol Good for You
Cholesterol. Dangerous to our health? Yes and no. The story of cholesterol is complex. It is essential for our health. Too much can be a signifier of cardiovascular disease. But too little cholesterol also poses potential health risks.
The Importance of Becoming Active Early in Life
The British Medical Journal published a story that mothers who are active during pregnancy and early in their child's life are more likely to raise active children. It seems self-evident but often researchers do find important insights by studying the obvious.
Protect Your Knees: Exercise
Taking care of your knees is important, and something that's been debated for a while is whether or not exercise is helpful or harmful to knees. However, a new report released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) titled "What is the Effect of Physical Activity on the Knee Joint? A...
PCOS, Exercise, and Acupuncture
While polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 10 percent of women and is the most common cause of infertility among women, yet it remains a relatively unknown condition. Polycystic ovary syndrome or (PCOS) isn't an easily diagnosed disorder because it is a collection of symptoms i...
Exercise Lowers Your Risk of Colon Cancer
More research confirming what we already know but need to hear again, leading a healthy active lifestyle lowers your risk of contracting several diseases, including colon cancer. In a study released by a research team at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and...
Staying Fit During the Holiday Season
The holiday season in a great time to experience the joy of family and togetherness but can also lead to stress and overindulgence, neither of which is ideal for health. Why wait for New Year's Day to find your jeans don't fit and make diet resolutions?
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