Just 1 in 4 Americans Gets Enough Exercise
THURSDAY, June 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Three-quarters of Americans are falling far short when it comes to exercise, and the South and Midwest bear the dubious distinction of having the mostRead More…
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Girls, Young Women Fall Short on Exercise: Study
MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many teens and young adults in the United States — particularly women and girls — are physically inactive, a new study reveals. This is aRead More…
Start Exercising to Cut Your Heart Failure Risk
FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Attention, middle-age couch potatoes: There’s still time to lower your risk of heart failure, a condition affecting more than 5 million Americans. Getting the recommendedRead More…
Exercises for Chronic Health Conditions
THURSDAY, May 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain. In terms ofRead More…
Even Short Bursts of Activity Can Boost Long-Term Health
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Simply climbing a single set of stairs, walking around the block or taking a three-minute jog can improve a middle-aged person’s health, even when suchRead More…
The Benefits of Moving More
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the battle of the bulge, it’s not just getting exercise that matters — what you do when you’re not formally working out counts, too.Read More…
The Top Calorie-Burning Exercises
THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When you’re trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise. Exercise is also key to maintaining weight lossRead More…
Skipping the Gym, Ladies? Try the Stairs
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Older women don’t have to hit the gym to stay healthy, because a stair-climbing workout appears to do the trick, researchers report. Finding the rightRead More…
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6 Steps to a Healthier You
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As one year ends and another begins, people often assess their habits and lifestyle, and consider changes that could improve their health. But what, exactly,Read More…
An Exercise Game Plan for Boomers
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a member of the baby boom generation, don’t think you’re too old to exercise. On the contrary, it’s especially important for you toRead More…