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'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in young adulthood.
That was true even when the adult's blood pressure and weight were healthy, according to researchers.
“All those...
10 Ways You Can Cut Your Risk for Dementia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2023
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Causes of different kinds of dementia vary, but about 40% are affected by risk factors a person can influence through lifestyle choices.
Two University of Michigan neurologists offer 10 tips for modifying those risks.
- Keep blood pressure in check.
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2023
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If you're over 40, regular exercise may not only keep you fit -- it might keep you out of the hospital, too, a large new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for vario...
You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
- Melissa R.B. Connor RDN HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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“Move it or lose it” the saying goes, but too much exercise or playing sports can lead to overuse injuries.
These injuries include damage to bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles due to repetitive actions, such running, throwing, biking, lifting and swimming, to nam...
Want to Lose Weight? Here Are the Best Exercises to Shed Pounds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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When it comes to picking the best exercise to lose weight, there is no one right answer.
That's because the right answer is variety, mixing and matching types of exercise to keep the body guessing and improving.
"The body adapts to the demands we put on it," said...
You Can Garden Your Way to Better Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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Anyone who has ever gardened knows what a labor of love it can be as you dig deep in the dirt to plant seeds and then take pride in your first crop, but new research shows it also translates into better health.
It turns out that community gardens in urban areas can have ...
Exercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2022
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An exercise program, even if it's not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research suggests.
Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia i...
Apps Can Help Keep Older Folks Healthy - But Most Don't Use Them
- February 14, 2022
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Mobile health apps can help older Americans but only about four in 10 use them, and those most likely to benefit are least likely to take advantage of them, a new survey reveals.
Health apps monitor everything from calories and exercise to blood pressure and blood sugar ...
Heart Disease Often Comes in Pairs, Spouse Study Shows
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- May 5, 2021
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Couples share a lot together, but heart disease wouldn't be on any couples' list. However, new research out of China shows that if your spouse has heart disease you're likely at high risk for it, too.
Living together can often mean unhealthy habits are shared, explained...
Re-focusing on Getting Fit? Heart Experts Offer These Tips
- April 10, 2021
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Want to get rid of all that weight you put on during the pandemic?
To help out, the American Heart Association (AHA) is launching an initiative called Move More.
One in four U.S. adults is sitting for longer than eight hours each day, which can harm one's mental an...
Migraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb Attacks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2021
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Anyone who gets frequent migraine symptoms knows the experience: the throbbing, the pain, the visual disturbances.
Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress, ...
Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs
- Len Canter
- July 26, 2019
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While there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too.
They're more practical than getting down on the floor, and they may also be more effective because the moves ...
The Benefits of a Home Rowing Machine
- Len Canter
- March 19, 2019
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Rowing is often called the best aerobic exercise because it offers a total body workout and is low-impact.
Rowing involves performing a continuous motion with focused coordination between the arms and the legs. If you've never rowed a boat or paddled a canoe before, ...