Health
How to start a walking plan
(HealthDay)—Are you completely new to exercise? Getting fit doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, it can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other.
Oct 3, 2017
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Pediatrics
Run is more than fun for students, elementary partners
Regular exercise is good for everyone, and youngsters stand to benefit most—if they stick to it.
Mar 21, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Researchers show that just 5 months of exercise can reduce cardiovascular risk in obese children
A study led by researchers from the UGR's Department of Physical Education and Sports, in collaboration with pediatricians from the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit of the "Virgen de las Nieves" University Hospital in Granada ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Health
Fitness program for mentally ill expands in NH
(AP) -- Back when he was a self-described friendless recluse, Craig Carey spent hours sitting in a chair doing nothing or driving around in his car, alone. Then a fitness program for people with serious mental illness turned ...
Feb 23, 2012
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Health
Smart choices for your home gym
(HealthDay)—Home exercise equipment has come a long way over the years. It's a great option if you're starting a fitness program and don't want to go to a gym or can't get to your gym often enough.
Mar 30, 2018
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Short-term incentives for exercise can lead to sustained increases in activity
Adults with heart disease risks who received daily reminders or incentives to become more active increased their daily steps by more than 1,500 after a year, and many were still sticking with their new habit six months later, ...
Apr 7, 2024
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Cardiology
Tai Chi exercise may reduce falls in adult stroke survivors
Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.
Feb 6, 2013
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Health
BMI and shuttle run among techniques IOM Report recommends for youth fitness testing
Techniques ranging from running to push-ups to sit-and-reach tests have been used to measure various aspects of fitness in children and adults. However, evidence is sparse on how well some of these techniques correspond to ...
Sep 27, 2012
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Health
Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, study says
Teenagers who increased the days on which they got just 20 minutes of exercise were able to cut down on their smoking habit. And teenage smokers were more likely to quit altogether if they participated in a smoking cessation/fitness ...
Apr 9, 2013
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Health
Exploring fitness workshops and fairs
(HealthDay)—One of the more popular fitness trends are education programs designed for consumers. Fitness buffs and weekend warriors alike can explore new ideas and techniques, and learn from professionals in various fields.
Oct 23, 2018
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