Health
How to maximize your gym membership
(HealthDay)—So, you've made the decision to get healthier and join a gym, a great way to reach the U.S. national guideline of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week.
Jul 6, 2018
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News tagged with moderate exercise
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Girls, young women fall short on exercise: study
(HealthDay)—Many teens and young adults in the United States—particularly women and girls—are physically inactive, a new study reveals.
Jun 11, 2018
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Whether sustained or sporadic, exercise offers same reductions in death risk
For decades, Americans have been inundated with a confusing barrage of messages about how best to counteract the health risks of sedentary lifestyles: walk 10,000 steps a day; do a seven-minute workout from a phone app; flip ...
Mar 22, 2018
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Medications
Medicating for mental health—Intense exercise before taking a daily dose could prevent weight gain, diseases
Weight gain and Type 2 diabetes are potential side effects in people taking a common medication to treat mental illness.
Mar 21, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, slightly improve Alzheimer's symptoms
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills over time. It is the most common form of dementia in older adults. There is presently no cure for the condition, though treatment options ...
Jan 26, 2018
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Light activity measured with fitness tracker linked to lower mortality in older women
Experts say that a lack of physical activity leads to age-related weakness and poor health in older adults. Official guidelines suggest that healthy older adults spend at least 2.5 hours every week doing moderate activity ...
Jan 10, 2018
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson's progression
High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson's disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial led by Northwestern Medicine ...
Dec 11, 2017
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An exercise game plan for boomers
(HealthDay)—If you're a member of the baby boom generation, don't think you're too old to exercise.
Nov 22, 2017
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A 3x10 exercise plan that'll work for you
(HealthDay)—Sometimes it's hard to fit 30 minutes of exercise into your day. But did you know you can break up daily workouts into shorter segments and get the same health benefits?
Oct 16, 2017
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When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity
(HealthDay)—You've probably heard that you need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. But a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that a mix of different types of exercise ...
Sep 23, 2017
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