Traffic light system for activity could redefine how we exercise
(Medical Xpress)—The traffic light system used as a guide to health information in food could be used in a similar way to help people become more active.
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Feb 21, 2013 |
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TV viewing, exercise habits may significantly affect sperm count
Men's sperm quality may be significantly affected by their levels of physical activity, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). They found that healthy young men who were sedentary, ...
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Taking stairs, raking leaves may equal a trip to the gym, study finds
New research at Oregon State University suggests the health benefits of small amounts of activity – even as small as one- and two-minute increments that add up to 30 minutes per day – can be just as beneficial ...
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Jan 29, 2013 |
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One path to fitter kids: More P.E. at school
(HealthDay News) —Remember the physical education component of children's education? Many schools have cut back on P.E. classes, but a new study finds that might be a mistake.
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Got the flu? Rest first, exercise later, experts say
(HealthDay)—Although regular exercise has been linked to a strong immune system, people with flu symptoms, such as fever, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and swollen lymph glands, should avoid physical ...
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Research informs healthy body image for girls
(Medical Xpress)—If you want your daughter to feel better about her body, a Murdoch University researcher says to shift the focus from appearance to function.
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Jan 08, 2013 |
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Physical education requirement at 4-year universities at all-time low
Even as policy makers and health experts point to an increased need for exercise, more than half of four-year colleges and universities in the United States have dropped physical education requirements compared ...
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Jan 07, 2013 |
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Your medical chart could include exercise minutes
(AP)—Most people know the usual vital signs, like blood pressure, temperature and pulse. But what about exercise?
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Jan 06, 2013 |
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Why good resolutions about taking up a physical activity can be hard to keep
Physical inactivity is a major public health problem that has both social and neurobiological causes. According to the results of an Ipsos survey published on Monday 31 Dec., the French have put "taking up ...
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Jan 04, 2013 |
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56 percent of female university students get drunk in record time
on purpose – quicker than their male counterparts, and live a more sedentary life than they do, according to a study by the University of Vigo. Results show that 56.1% of female students are considered binge drinkers, as ...
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Dec 28, 2012 |
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Winter weather, snow shoveling pose heart risks
(HealthDay)—As temperatures fall during the winter months, the risk for heart attacks rises for people with heart conditions and those engaging in rigorous physical activity.
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Dec 16, 2012 |
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Olympians live longer than general population... But cyclists no survival advantage over golfers
Olympic medallists live longer than the general population, regardless of country of origin, medal won, or type of sport played, finds a study in the Christmas issue published on BMJ today.
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Dec 13, 2012 |
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Aerobic exercise boosts brain power
The physical benefits of regular exercise and remaining physically active, especially as we age, are well documented. However, it appears that it is not only the body which benefits from exercise, but the mind too. The evidence ...
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Dec 13, 2012 |
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Running too far, too fast, and too long speeds progress 'to finish line of life'
Vigorous exercise is good for health, but only if it's limited to a maximum daily dose of between 30 and 50 minutes, say researchers in an editorial published online in Heart.
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Nov 29, 2012 |
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Want a healthy brain? Scientists say, go for a run
(Medical Xpress)—Physical exercise is just as important as cognitive exercise when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain, according to a new University of Queensland study released today.
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Nov 28, 2012 |
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