Health
Walking may cut stroke risk in older men
(HealthDay)—Older men may reduce their risk of stroke by taking a daily walk. And that walk doesn't have to be especially brisk, British researchers report.
Nov 14, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Moderate exercise not only treats, but prevents depression
(Medical Xpress)—Physical activity is being increasingly recognized as an effective tool to treat depression. PhD candidate George Mammen's review published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine ...
Oct 28, 2013
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Health
Housework is not always a healthy exercise alternative
(Medical Xpress)—Housework may not be as healthy as people think – and those who include domestic chores as part of an activity regime tend to be heavier, according to research by the University of Ulster Sports Academy.
Oct 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study links moderate activity to lower breast cancer risk
A large new American Cancer Society study adds to increasing evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Researchers say moderate recreational activity was associated with a ...
Oct 4, 2013
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Health
Heart health danger highlighted as global survey finds one in four people report not knowing how much they walk each day
More than a quarter of people who took part in a new multi-country survey said they did not know how much time they spent briskly walking at a speed faster than normal. As the World Health Organization reports that global ...
Sep 25, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Moderate physical activity does not increase risk of knee osteoarthritis
Adults age 45 and older who engaged in moderate physical activity up to two and a half hours a week did not increase their risk of developing knee osteoarthritis over a 6-year follow-up period, a new study finds.
Aug 29, 2013
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Health
Study reveals extent of physical inactivity disparities in England
England is building up a large future health problem in the amount of individuals who are physically inactive according to new research published today [01 Aug]. The study, which examined data on over one million adults in ...
Aug 1, 2013
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Health
Exercise up in US, but so is obesity: report
(HealthDay)—Although Americans are exercising more, the obesity epidemic continues to expand, University of Washington researchers report.
Jul 10, 2013
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Health
Obesity rises in nearly all counties but Americans becoming more physically active
More people are running, biking, and exercising in other ways in hundreds of US counties, according to new research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
Jul 10, 2013
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Cardiology
A good night's sleep increases the cardiovascular benefits of a healthy lifestyle
A good night's sleep can increase the benefit of exercise, healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption and non-smoking in their protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to results of a large population follow-up ...
Jul 2, 2013
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