Exercise
Bloomberg: Government Probably Shouldn’t Force Exercise- UPDATE Judge Strikes Down Nanny Mayor’s Soda Ban
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has not been shy about using the force of government to promote his public health initiatives when it comes to banning sodas that he feels are too big, smoking, fatty foods, bottle feeding infants, guns and Styrofoam. But asked whether government should also force people to exercise, even the mayor […]
Supersized Backlash
A recent study sought to determine if modernization, which often correlates with a sedentary lifestyle, is a major contributing factor to obesity and heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
Fat, Lazy A Disease?
A new paper politely referred to the increasingly fat, lazy nature of the human population as an “inactivity epidemic.” And guess what? The “inactivity epidemic” (being fat and lazy) is responsible for one out of every 10 deaths worldwide.
Pump Iron To Prevent Diabetes
By simply taking a half hour out of your day for resistance exercise and working a brisk walk or run into your busy schedule, you can greatly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.
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…
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