Health
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.
Jan 22, 2013
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Health
New Year fitness resolution broken? It's not too late to start over, expert urges
By now, many New Year's fitness resolutions have likely been broken. But take heart, it's not too late to start over.
Jan 15, 2013
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Health
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.
Dec 13, 2012
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Health
Even women who exercise sit too much
(HealthDay)—For women who love that great, self-satisfied feeling after a workout, a new study could be a disappointing surprise. Regular exercise, the study found, does not reduce the risk of an otherwise sedentary lifestyle.
Nov 30, 2012
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Diabetes
Sitting for protracted periods increases risk of diabetes, heart disease and death
A new study led by the University of Leicester, in association with colleagues at Loughborough University, has discovered that sitting for long periods increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.
Oct 15, 2012
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Pediatrics
Researchers identify a Dance Dance Revolution in kids' physical activity
(Medical Xpress)—A study published in Pediatrics this morning by researchers at the University of Montreal offers positive news for Wii-loving teenagers and their parents: games such as Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution ...
Oct 1, 2012
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Health
Australian women miss guidelines around healthy eating and exercise
Women in Australia are exercising less and most are not eating nearly enough vegetables, researchers have found.
Sep 26, 2012
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Cardiology
Middle-aged adults help their hearts with regular leisure-time physical activities
Middle-aged adults who regularly engage in leisure-time physical activity for more than a decade may enhance their heart health, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Aug 13, 2012
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Health
Scientists find link between number of friends and physical activity in children
Children with more friends are more physically active than those with less, scientists from the University of Bristol have discovered. Research funded by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the National Prevention Research ...
May 7, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Guidelines say diet, exercise, weight control improve odds after cancer diagnosis
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood ...
Apr 26, 2012
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