Exercise
Schools To Monitor Obesity In Students
A group of Bay Shore, N.Y., school students will soon be wearing a watch-like device that allows school officials to track how active they are, officials say.
Study: Regular Exercise Can Improve Sleep
A new study published in Mental Health and Physical Activity finds that people who exercise regularly sleep significantly better and remain more alert throughout the day.
Staying Socially Active May Prevent Age-Related Disability
Research that was recently published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences suggests that senior citizens with active social lives may improve their chances of staying strong and mobile as they age.
The DIY Approach To A Supple Spine
The spine plays a vital role in pain relief. Impulses from the brain travel through nerves that exit the spinal column and bring feeling into every part of the body. Back pain is often caused by imbalances, and if you stretch the entire spine from head to hip, you will have hit all the places where imbalances occur. Read this article to learn pain-relief exercises…
When Exercise Hurts, Do This…
A little stiffness and soreness is both expected and healthy after exercise. When the muscles are placed under stress, the bones placed under a load and the lungs made to kick into high gear, the body is strengthening itself. But the resulting pain can discourage you from continuing your exercise program. Read this article to learn how to treat the pain…
Cardio Kickboxing: Healthful Or Harmful?
You have undoubtedly seen Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Workout infomercials that make their way into our homes a half-dozen times a year. Tae Bo has sold millions of units to date, becoming the country’s best-selling workout video in the process. But the growing popularity of martial art aerobic programs has come with a price…
Syndrome X: Is It Silently Killing You?
Despite advice from doctors and nutritionists, the expansion of organic food mega stores and fitness gyms and television program, Americans are getting fatter and fatter. Read this article to learn about Syndrome X and what you can do to battle it…
Regular Strength Training May Help Older People Avoid Falls, Cognitive Decline
Senior years are the time when many individuals reach for pills in order to stave off high cholesterol or maintain their bone strength. However, these therapies can come with side effects and researchers are increasingly suggesting that alternative approaches may be effective while also being safer.
Experts: Take New Year’s Weight Loss In Stages
As 2011 gets under way, many people have resolved to lose weight in the new year. One expert advises that those hoping to shed unwanted pounds should try approaching weight loss on a step-by-step basis.
Yoga Can Help Ease Stress, Especially For Unemployed
With unemployment often comes feelings of stress, and this can be even more pronounced around the holiday season when the pressure to spend on gifts, dinners and parties becomes greater when compared to the rest of the year.
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