Push Stroke Patients Harder for Better Gains in Walking: Study

• Robert Preidt
• August 22, 2019
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Stroke survivors can recover their walking ability faster through high-intensity step training than with less demanding rehab, a new study suggests.

"Rehabilitation after a stroke traditionally focuses on patients practicing low-intensity walking, usually only in a f...

Take the Stairs: An 'Exercise Snack' Can Do Wonders for Your Heart and Lungs

• Robert Preidt
• January 23, 2019
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Just a few exercise breaks -- or "snacks" -- a day can provide significant benefits, a new study says.

Specifically, it found that short sessions of intense stair climbing spaced throughout the day can improve heart and lung (cardiorespiratory) fitness.

"T...