6 Tips for Safe Exercise During Winter
With winter fully upon us and many areas of the country experiencing record snow storms, it can be all too tempting to stay inside where it’s warm and cozy rather than exercising outdoors in winter....
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If you’ve ever received a quality massage after a long, grueling exercise session, you know how relaxing and soothing it can be. A new study is indicating that the benefits of sports massage aren’t...
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Excessive Exercise Can Damage Heart
“If only I had the time and motivation to exercise for hours every day, my health problems would disappear – right?” Wrong, according to a recent excessive exercise effects study by researchers at...
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Physical Exercise Benefits Include Added Years of Life
Engaging in frequent physical exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming and sports, can add years to an individual’s lifespan, even if that individual is overweight, according to a new study by...
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Many Teens are Focused on Muscle Building, Study Finds
A surprisingly large number of teenagers, including both boys and girls, care about building muscle and take various steps toward doing so, according to a new muscle building study by researchers at...
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Can Diet and Exercise Cure Diabetes?
Can diet and exercise cure diabetes? According to one study, yes. A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that individuals may be able to reverse their Type 2...
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5 Tips for Realizing Your New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s resolutions have almost become a joke in modern society – everybody makes one, but very few actually keep them and follow through with their plan. For many people, a New Year’s resolution...
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Exercise After Eating Reduces Heart Attack Risk
A new study – albeit a small one – indicates that exercising shortly after eating a meal high in fat could reduce the negative impact that meal has on your cardiovascular system. According to the...
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Exercise Results in Better Sleep
A new poll by the National Sleep Foundation finds that those who exercise get better sleep than those who never exercise. The effects were detected even for individuals who engage in a very limited...
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Taking a Supplement with DMAA? Stop Now, Says FDA
If you take a supplement containing DMAA (dimethylamylamine) you should stop doing so immediately, according to a new report from the Food and Drug Administration labeling the drug “dangerous” and...
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Healthy, Yet Obese – Is it Possible?
Controversy has surrounded the debate over whether people can be considered “healthy” even if they’re obese. While some argue that it’s perfectly possible to be in good health while carrying many...
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Small Amounts of Physical Activity are Beneficial Too
Although elevating your heart rate for a minimum of 20 consecutive minutes allows you to achieve an aerobic effect that has several health benefits, many studies have shown that even very light doses...
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Exercise Risks and Rewards: Is CrossFit Safe?
By now, you’ve probably seen (or at least heard of) some of the horrible videos of people supposedly being injured while doing CrossFit. You may have even heard of Kevin Ogar, a top CrossFit...
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Weightlifting Can Improve Memory, Study Says
There’s no shortage of scientific studies that suggest a positive relationship between exercise and brain function. We know that exercise can increase kids’ brainpower and help to prevent Alzheimer’s...
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Exercising With Music Can Help Push Your High-Intensity Limits
If you exercise regularly, chances are good that you listen to music while doing so. It seems like common sense: music can give you a surge of energy, it’s a good way to take the boredom out of...
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Weight Training Just As Important As Aerobics For Cutting Belly Fat
Belly fat is probably the number one physical health issue that gets people to start exercising. Getting rid of belly fat is usually attempted for cosmetic reasons, but it can also greatly reduce the...
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