Benefits of Exercise Differ by Sex and Race Sep 9, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - How much health benefit you get from physical exercise might depend on your gender, and your race, new research suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise May Help Maintain Weight Loss Sep 6, 2009
For dieters, the benefits of exercise may go beyond calories burned, a new study suggests. Exercise may ward off weight gain after dieting by reducing appetite, preventing fat cells from accumulating and by prompting the body to burn calories from fat before burning calories from carbohydrates, reducing feelings of hunger, research finds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: Alternate health reform Sep 3, 2009
I don t mean to be repetitive, but it is my deepest desire to get you, your friends and your family to understand the infinite benefits of exercise. I have met people that have lost function in their legs because they don t use them. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Can Exercise Make You Gain Weight? Aug 28, 2009
Can Exercise Make You Gain Weight. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News)
Letter: Benefits of exercise haven been proven Aug 22, 2009
Fri Aug 21, 2009, 10:59 AM EDT. To the editor: Recently, an article in a major media outlet has raised an important health question: Is exercise really an effective means for weight loss. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Editor-In-Chief of SOBeFiT Magazine, Marta Montenegro, Says Time Magazine's Article 'Why Exercise Won't Make You Thin' Sends the Wrong Message Aug 18, 2009
What about the proven health benefits of exercise. What about the psychological effects of exercise. (PR Newswire)
Race for City Council Aug 14, 2009
A youthful 42 - most people don t believe me, he said - Willis emphasizes the benefits of exercise and environmentally friendly practices, but he also talks about education and commerce. He wants to make permitting processes easier for businesses trying to expand and mandate financial literacy training for Boston students. (Boston Globe)
Five Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxi... Aug 14, 2009
The benefits of exercise are well-known and immense. Exercise releases endorphins or feel-good hormones and reduces tension. (Suite101.com)
Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy, Report States Aug 13, 2009
And while the benefits of exercise for these women and their developing fetuses are widely known. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Fighting depression Aug 12, 2009
Several studies illustrate the benefits of exercise. In one, published in 2007 in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, 202 men and women with major depression were randomly assigned to participate in a supervised exercise program in a group setting, do home-based exercise, take an antidepressant medication or take a placebo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Physical inactivity poses greatest health risk to Americans, research shows Aug 10, 2009
Blair also highlighted the benefits of exercise on the mind, referring to recent emerging evidence that activity delays the mind's decline and is good for brain health overall. Blair said he thinks psychologists can be integral in helping patients understand the health hazards of being inactive and encouraging people to look for more ways to get moving. (EurekAlert!)
We have a part to play in our personal health Jul 24, 2009
The benefits of exercise are exponential the more you move the better you feel. And a good diet consists of three simple steps: Eat real food, not as much, mostly plants. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Study nails secret of child sleep Jul 23, 2009
Mandy Gurney, founder of children's sleep clinic Millpond, said the research was useful confirmation of the benefits of exercise for sleep as well as fitness and weight. "But activity is not the be all and end all, and shouldn't be encouraged right before bedtime. What's essential is a routine wind-down hour, a quiet time before bed. A warm bath, but no longer than 10 minutes, and then straight into a darkened bedroom. "That way you make the most of the the natural sleep trigger of the warm... (BBC News -- Health)
SHELF LIFE - Can’t find a book? Try Partner Libraries Jul 19, 2009
These range from understanding the chemical changes in the brain and the reasons behind these changes to the current research on the benefits of exercise and diet, as well as memory therapy. The language leans toward the technical in many areas, but the information is concise, interesting and worth the time for people dealing with this disease in the lives of those around them. (Missoulian, MT)
Previous Exercise Helps Stroke Patients Recover Faster, Researchers Find Jul 18, 2009
This study is one of the first to examine if the benefits of exercise extend beyond stroke prevention. Researchers looked at data collected by scientists at four centers Mayo Clinic's campuses in Jacksonville and in Rochester, Minn. (Science Daily)
Health briefs Jul 15, 2009
Classes are from 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays; strengthen major muscle groups and learn about the benefits of exercise, health and fitness. The class meets at 2001 El Camino Real at Fire Mountain Road. (North County Times)
Green bringing exposure to strongman competition in Athens Jul 13, 2009
In addition to working out with the elite athlete, Green remains available to work with folks who may just lack motivation to embrace the benefits of exercise. "Well I'm always looking for new clients," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Get off your bikes, medics tell cyclists Jul 11, 2009
But it did not anticipate that people with a professional stake in the benefits of exercise might try to stymie the Missenden Road cycleway. The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has emerged as the key objector to the plan for a cycle path between King Street, Newtown, and Pyrmont Bridge Road in Camperdown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cheryl Brown (right) spoke to Terrell Kiwanis Club members Tuesday about the importance of staying fit. Brown, a guest of Kiwanis Club member Lori Lindsey (left), outlined the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Jul 10, 2009
Brown then asked for the audience s help in citing the benefits of exercise. The group came up with a lengthy list which included increased energy, decreased stress, weight loss, alleviates depression, improves immune system, increases metabolism, increases brain power, improved cardiovascular health and better flexibility. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Exercise In A Pill? Jul 3, 2009
The mouse tests were all about skeletal muscles and endurance, not about the drugs' safety or ability to mimic the many other benefits of exercise, such as improving cardiovascular health and making some types of cancer less likely. By Miranda Hitti Reviewed by Louise Chang2005-2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. (CBS News -- Health)
Quercetin Increases Endurance Without Regular Exercise Jun 26, 2009
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Golf shot for the ages Jun 21, 2009
He said that since then VanGilder has used him as an example of the benefits of exercise and rehabilitation. Doering was also able to get in the question he had waited so long to ask. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
24-Hour Fat Burning From Exercise? Jun 3, 2009
A new study questions how long people can reap the benefits of exercise. (CBS). (CBS News)
Diabetes: More than just sugar overload? May 18, 2009
D., of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and co-author of "Move Yourself: The Cooper Clinic Medical Director's Guide to All the Healing Benefits of Exercise (Even a Little!)." "It increases muscle mass -- and healthier muscle is more responsive to insulin, lowering blood sugar levels.". How much do you need. (CNN -- Law)
Blow your diet? Blame your brain May 14, 2009
We shouldnt be showing ads touting the benefits of exercise when people are sitting in front of the TV with a bag of chips in their hands. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Vit C, E reduces benefits of exercise May 13, 2009
12 May 2009, 2319 hrs IST, Nicholas Wade, NYT News Service. If you exercise to improve your metabolism and prevent diabetes, you may want to avoid antioxidants like vitamins C and E. That is the message of a surprising new look at the bodys reaction to exercise, reported on Monday by researchers in Germany and Boston. (India Times, India)
Exercise is safe, improves quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure Apr 8, 2009
The researchers note that the benefits of exercise may be underestimated by the observed study results because many of the usual care participants also exercised. In addition, adherence to prescribed exercise in the exercise training group was below goal in the majority of participants. (EurekAlert!)
ING Announces Awards Program for Schools Nationwide Apr 4, 2009
The national campaign provides funding for free, school-based running programs while teaching kids about the benefits of exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. Since the program's inception, over 40,000 children have participated in ING Run For Something Better, collectively running over 1. (PR Newswire)
People and Places (March 26, 2009) Apr 1, 2009
A new Web site was launched March 9 to help the disabled community realize the benefits of exercise fitness therapy. The site offers free resources on how to live a healthier and more productive life. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Exercise Improves Young Men's Heart Regulation Mar 25, 2009
"There are many benefits of exercise, and this study looked at only one of those," Sloan told Reuters Health. What the findings imply, he said, is that women may need to work harder than men to improve autonomic control of the heart. (MEDLINEplus)
In Oxford Senior Services Director Named Mar 18, 2009
Mrs. Babbage noted that seniors, conscious of the benefits of exercise, appear to enjoy the classes already offered at the town's new senior center on Old Church Road. These include yoga, tai chi, zumba and walking. (Voices, CT)
Spring Forward into Fitness Mar 16, 2009
Whether it s the health benefits of exercise or the consequences of not exercising, you must determine the impetus for implementing your fitness routine. Implementation- once you have determined your motivation to begin, what activity(s) will you utilize to deliver health-enhancing benefits. (Suite101.com)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Mar 13, 2009
She has presented several times in the past few months in the community to the Karen Klein Breast Cancer Survivors Group, and as part of an ongoing cancer series through the Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center in DeKalb, about the benefits of exercise for the cancer patient. Stevens received her bachelor;s degree in athletic training from Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minn. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
G-20 Shifts Focus Off Regulation With Global Economy `Battling For Life' Mar 13, 2009
Thats not the time to advise about the benefits of exercise and healthy diet. You have to first make sure the patient survives. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Helium Helps Lung Patients Breathe Easier Mar 12, 2009
"Our hope is that this research will help more individuals with COPD to realize the benefits of exercise.". Eves says he chose this specific gas mixture, because helium is a less dense gas that allows patients suffering with COPD to empty their damaged lungs better, while oxygen slows their breathing and further helps to reduce the shortness of breath these patients commonly suffer from. (Science Daily)
Exercise makes for happier kids Mar 5, 2009
SOME BENEFITS OF EXERCISE. In addition to the improvements in depressive symptoms and self-esteem, researchers at the Georgia Prevention Institute at the Medical College of Georgia have found a number of other benefits for children from after-school exercise programs. (The Augusta Chronicle)
First person Mar 3, 2009
Bureau County Republican - News. Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:46 AM CST. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
MARATHON EFFORT: Cause close to the community Feb 28, 2009
It shows them the fun and benefits of exercise and good health, and teaches them about the importance of helping others. It s a good thing all around. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Exercising while pregnant Feb 27, 2009
With all this talk about the benefits of exercise, there is also little harm in not exercising. Women who choose not to exercise also have healthy babies. (iAfrica.com)
Health classes in Spanish set Feb 19, 2009
"Salundando la Buena," or "Say Hello To Good Health," kicks off Saturday in the Kid's Corner at the library with a presentation about the benefits of exercise. The one-hour program is aimed at elementary school children and their parents who speak Spanish at home. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Health news briefs Feb 18, 2009
" Free. Call (800) SCRIPPS.Family fitness fun walk being offeredOCEANSIDE ---- Meet Carl Grubbs, gold medal Senior Olympian and fitness coach, during a free family fitness fun walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Riparian Park, 4625 Lake Blvd. Grubbs will talk about how to improve upper body strength and flexibility while walking on a course set up for all ages and athletic abilities. Bring light hand weights, two 16-ounce water bottles and stretch bands. Leashed dogs welcome. Call (760) 941-1562... (North County Times)
Benefits of exercise during cancer treatment focus of free program at Franciscan Skemp Feb 18, 2009
Heidi Ramsey, Franciscan Skemp clinical exercise physiologist, will talk about benefits of exercise for enhancing physical fitness and reducing fatigue. Participants will learn new ways of moving their body to increase flexibility and strength. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
First Brain Study Reveals Benefits Of Exercise On Quitting Smoking Feb 17, 2009
The benefits of exercise in helping people manage dependencies on nicotine and other drugs have previously been recognized. Now, for the. (Science Daily)
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss Feb 15, 2009
We know some of the physiological benefits of exercise, and we know about the physiological background of these diseases, so we need to better understand where there s an overlap, says Williams. The studies are published in the January 2009 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. (Science Daily)
healthbriefs Feb 15, 2009
Classes are from 9-10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays to strengthen major muscle groups and educate about the benefits of exercise, health and fitness. The class meets in the Great Hall of the church, 2001 El Camino Real at Fire Mountain Road. (North County Times)
Physical inactivity costs health service 2.5m Feb 14, 2009
In Milton Keynes, there are co-ordinated activity programmes for both adults and children that will teach participants about nutrition and the benefits of exercise. Adults who feel this may be of benefit to them should contact their GP, health visitor or practice nurse. (MK News)
More Exercise May Prevent Diabetes in Black Women Feb 7, 2009
Few studies have looked at the benefits of exercise for African-American women, who are at particularly high risk of type 2 diabetes. The current results show that more exercise and less TV is good for black women as well as white women, said researcher Dr. Julie R. Palmer. (MEDLINEplus)
Physical Inactivity Tied to Headache Risk Feb 7, 2009
The fact that headache sufferers were more likely to be inactive is concerning, given the health benefits of exercise, according to Varkey. "The study indicates that people with headache might need help (or) advice to increase their level of activity," she noted. (MEDLINEplus)
