Health risks at the gym
Having been inspired to run next year’s 10k in my home town, my thoughts are turning to my cardiovascular fitness. It’s not great. And my opportunities for running are limited …
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Football scores a health hat-trick for 55- to 70-year-old women with prediabetes
Physical fitness is a strong mortality predictor and exercise training is now considered a cornerstone in the non-pharmacological prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes and …
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Over-55s shouldn’t wait for retirement to make time for their health
People in middle-age need to keep up their physical activity levels if they are to enjoy a fit and healthy retirement — according to a new report from the University …
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Exercise in pregnancy improves health of obese mothers by restoring their tissues, mouse study finds
Exercise immediately prior to and during pregnancy restores key tissues in the body, making them better able to manage blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of long term health …
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Your circle of friends is more predictive of your health, study finds
Wearable fitness trackers have made it all too easy for us to make assumptions about our health. We may look to our heart rate to determine whether we really felt …
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Weight stigma in men associated with harmful health consequences
Men’s health may be compromised by weight stigma, finds the latest research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut. Weight stigma is pervasive …
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Let Health Shine In
Brighten every day with these well-being boosters. Start now … Increase your stamina for emotional challenges—and physical endurance—through daily self-nurturing habits. It does not take much time to improve your …
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Physical Activity = Better Health
Pediatricians continue to be disturbed by the trends they’re seeing in the levels of physical activity of children, which appear to be headed in the wrong direction. One survey concluded …
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