A little exercise goes a long way for severely obese Oct 6, 2008
That's important news for the severely obese population, in which the benefits of exercise have not been studied as extensively as in mild or moderately overweight populations. At the same time, Binks hopes news that even a little activity offers benefits may spur some severely obese people to be more active. (EurekAlert!)
Staying Active Into the Golden Years Oct 4, 2008
Most of all the benefits of exercise will go beyond the physical, it increases interaction and limits depression. Watch the residents of Kensington Retirement Park community show you some of the exercises. (W-USA News, DC)
Gyms tailor workouts to health needs Oct 3, 2008
He said the number of programs has grown along with the number of studies showing the health benefits of exercise. Medical and fitness experts say that exercise not only elevates the mood and energy levels, but helps control weight -- a contributing factor for many diseases. (CNN -- Health)
People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Put Fatty Livers On A Diet With Moderate Exercise Sep 25, 2008
"The benefits in improved fitness and fatness are clear, and physicians should really have all people with type 2 diabetes actively engaged in an exercise program," says Stewart, who plans to further promote moderate exercise through direct talks with referring physicians and through his monthly health blog to the public while he amasses more evidence about the benefits of exercise in people with the disease. An estimated 14 million Americans have been diagnosed with this most common form of... (Science Daily)
Diabetics Can Control Fatty Liver with Exercise Sep 23, 2008
"The thing about liver fat," Stewart added "is that a lot of people have it and when you think about the benefits of exercise, liver fat isn't on the radar screen and we know that it's a big problem.". "People with type 2 diabetes have added reason to be active and to exercise, not just because it is good for their overall health, but also because our study results pinpoint a key benefit to trimming the fatty liver that complicates their illness and which could accelerate heart disease and liver... (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise can 'cut diabetes risk' Sep 17, 2008
The research team said additional studies were needed to determine whether the benefits of exercise were are also seen in men with diabetic parents. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Health)
Exercise can benefit your body and your wallet Sep 14, 2008
Study after study after study has concluded that one of the prime benefits of exercise is improved mood. Still, at a core level, even that isn't really why I pedal. (Anchorage Daily News)
Modest brain test benefit seen with brisk walking Sep 4, 2008
Dr. Ron Petersen of the Alzheimer s Association agreed that the study should not be overhyped, but said he will use the results in discussing potential benefits of exercise with patients. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Exercise may benefit older brains Sep 3, 2008
Dr. Ron Petersen of the Alzheimer's Association agreed that the study should not be "overhyped," but said he will use the results in discussing potential benefits of exercise with patients. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)
JEFF EDELSTEIN COLUMN: Science smells like invisible exercise Aug 29, 2008
The media has already dubbed this the Couch Potato drug, as it gives you all the benefits of exercise without, you know, exercising. So far, it's only been tested in mice (of course), but hopes are high that humans would benefit. (The Trentonian, NJ)
The Right Goal Aug 24, 2008
There is too much emphasis on weight and not nearly enough on physical activity, said Dr. Steven Blair, an authority on the health benefits of exercise at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. People should focus on healthful behaviors, 30 minutes of activity per day, eight to 10 servings of fruit/vegetables, focus on whole grains, restrict highly processed foods. (Townhall.com)
Older, tougher, smarter Aug 23, 2008
At the same time, scientists are learning more about the benefits of exercise, findings that could lead to continued jaw-dropping performances by older athletes. "We are learning that exercise actually reverses some basic aspects of aging at the molecular level," said Simon Melov, who directs genomics at the Buck Institute for Age Research in Novato. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Try walking trails for the time-crunched Aug 19, 2008
This week, I d like to leave you with a fun quote which really exemplifies all the benefits of exercise. Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person s physical, emotional and mental states. (Montana Standard, MT)
Exercise matters Aug 16, 2008
The Salk Institute did not test the prevention of increased risk of chronic disease produced by lifelong physical inactivity and did not test 26 commonly known benefits of exercise. The test studied only one gene; research shows that many genes affect the results of exercise. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Gold medal for exercise: Key to long, healthy life Aug 15, 2008
A growing band of scientists began exploring the benefits of exercise, and what they found went far beyond the heart, lungs and blood vessels ... Although the evidence is less absolute for some other benefits of exercise, getting sweaty will never be the same ... In honor of the Olympics, let's take a through new evidence on the health benefits of exercise. (Why Files)
Study: Frequent Running Found To Delay Aging Process Aug 13, 2008
The health benefits of exercise are greater than we thought, Prof. Fries said. (eFluxMedia)
Older Runners Live Longer, Healthier Lives Aug 13, 2008
Dr. James Fries said his research started to disprove theories that older runners would suffer more injuries that would limit the benefits of exercise. He thought that staying active would compress the period at the end of life when people couldn't carry out daily tasks. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
"Pregorexia" Inspired By Thin Celebs? Aug 12, 2008
There are many benefits of exercise during pregnancy, Phillips pointed out, "from the mother's mental and physical health to better deliveries, better postpartum recoveries, even a higher I.Q. for the baby. "But, you don't want to overdo it. You never want to exercise to the point where. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Running Slows The Aging Clock, Researchers Find Aug 12, 2008
"The health benefits of exercise are greater than we thought.". Fries was surprised the gap between runners and nonrunners continues to widen even as his subjects entered their ninth decade of life. (Science Daily)
The downside of a miracle pill Aug 12, 2008
The pill, recently developed by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, may become the couch potato's dream by providing the benefits of exercise in a once-a-day pill. Ron Evans, one of the study's authors, told MSNBC.com, "We have exercise in a pill. With no exercise, you can take a drug and chemically mimic it.". (The Daily Texan, TX)
'Exercise Pill' Is No Replacement For Real Exercise, Expert Cautions Aug 7, 2008
Frank Booth, a University of Missouri expert on the science of inactivity, says the exercise pill study did not test all of the commonly known benefits of exercise and taking the pill cannot be considered a replacement for exercise ... However, Booth cautions that some of the commonly known benefits of exercise were not tested in the Cell paper including ... Commonly known benefits of exercise not tested in the Cell paper were. (Science Daily)
World's Smallest Snake Found In Barbados Aug 5, 2008
(2:19)It may sound far-fetched, but scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies say they've devised a drug that provides all the benefits of exercise. Maggie Rodriguez reports. (CBS News)
Behavioral Intervention Strategy Aug 5, 2008
The approaches used most common by health care providers, cognitive intervention, attempts the change patient s beliefs, attitudes or knowledge about the benefits of exercise. However this didn t elevate compliance rates among the chronically ill. (Suite101.com)
A Magic Pill for Couch Potatoes Aug 4, 2008
(WUSA) Call it a couch potatoes dream, a pill that helps you burn more calories and gives you all the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat. It sounds too good to be true. (W-USA News, DC)
In brief ... Aug 3, 2008
But now researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla have discovered a drug that appears to provide in real life many of the benefits of exercise but without the need to exercise. The scientists found that the drug Alcar all by itself significantly boosted the muscle endurance of mice, without the mice ever working out. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Exercise pill Aug 3, 2008
It is also misleading to suggest that couch potatoes can take a pill that gives them the full benefits of exercise ... Although these drugs improved endurance, they may not have the other benefits of exercise, such as weight loss and reduction in risk of various diseases. (NHS Choices)
Senior Games "bigger than Beijing" for Palo Alto Aug 2, 2008
The mission of the games is to promote the benefits of exercise at all ages, said Phil Godfrey, president and CEO of the National Senior Games Association. The organization picked the Bay Area four years ago because active aging is a part of daily life here, he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Drug builds mighty mouse Aug 2, 2008
"You're getting the benefits of exercise without having to do any work." ... With more research, he said, the drug might one day be used as a treatment for muscle wasting, obesity and as a means of allowing bedridden patients to reap the benefits of exercise. (Albany Times Union)
Exercise in a pill? Researchers find two Aug 2, 2008
The drugs reproduce many of the biological benefits of exercise, helping cells burn fat better and boosting endurance, said Ronald Evans, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute researcher at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California. One of the pills may some day help people enhance their exercise or training, while the other might be more suited for couch potatoes who need to kick-start themselves, Evans and colleagues reported on Thursday in the journal Cell. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Aug 2, 2008
Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity provides endless advantages -- from reducing the risk of osteoporosis to increased energy and feelings of well-being -- even a brisk 20-minute walk several times a week can improve your overall health. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Exercise In A Pill? Aug 1, 2008
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)
'Fitness pill' being developed Aug 1, 2008
Scientists are moving closer to developing a pill which could deliver some of the benefits of exercise - even for those who do not move a muscle ... He says the drugs could eventually help tackle muscle wasting diseases, or help improve the health benefits of exercise in people at risk of conditions such as diabetes. (BBC News)
Drugs offer promise of fitness without effort Aug 1, 2008
Can you enjoy the benefits of exercise without the pain of exertion. The answer may one day be yes just take a pill that tricks the muscles into thinking they have been working out furiously. (International Herald Tribune)
Exercise in a pill? Scientists say it's possible Aug 1, 2008
"You're getting the benefits of exercise without having to do any work." ... With more research, Dr. Evans said, the drug might one day be used as a treatment for muscle wasting, obesity and as a means of allowing bedridden patients to reap the benefits of exercise. (KHOU.com, TX)
AICAR: Scientists say they've put exercise in a pill Aug 1, 2008
"You're getting the benefits of exercise without having to do any work," said David Mangelsdorf, a pharmacologist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, who was not connected with the research ... Discussion Is a pill that mimics the benefits of exercise a good idea. (Los Angeles Times)
Rejoice, couch potatoes! It's exercise in a pill Aug 1, 2008
With more research, he said, the drug might one day be used as a treatment for muscle wasting, obesity and as a means of allowing bedridden patients to reap the benefits of exercise. The drug has been tested in humans for a variety of conditions related to the heart and repeatedly passed basic safety tests. (News & Observer)
Mice Get Workout Without Work From Pill Aug 1, 2008
NEW YORK -- What if a drug could help you gain some of the benefits of exercise without working up a sweat. Scientists reported Thursday that there is such a drug, if you happen to be a mouse. (Click2Houston, TX)
• AICAR: Scientists say they've put exercise in a pill Aug 1, 2008
"You're getting the benefits of exercise without having to do any work," said David Mangelsdorf, a pharmacologist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, who was not connected with the research ... Discussion Is a pill that mimics the benefits of exercise a good idea ... This drug seems to me, to badly paraphrase things, to augment/amplify the benefits of exercise. (Q13.com, WA)
Asthmatic Kids Face Obstacles to Getting Fit Aug 1, 2008
But given the multiple benefits of exercise, Dr. Brian Williams of the University of Dundee in Scotland and colleagues conclude, physical activity is essential to kids with asthma, and efforts must be made to remove these barriers. Research has shown that exercise can boost aerobic fitness in asthmatic children, and may also have psychological benefits as well, they report in the journal BMC Family Practice. (Newsmax)
Weight loss: Men have the edge Jul 31, 2008
Women in the study didn't experience the psychological benefits of exercise. Gender differences in preferred comfort foods may also play a role in weight loss success. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Last-minute preparations Jul 29, 2008
If you'd rather not participate in competitive sports, start a walking or biking club so you can enjoy the benefits of exercise without the pressures of a team. Develop a positive relationship with teacher. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Celsius, a Sponsor of the Open Casting Call for the Biggest Loser, Will Be on Site Sampling and Educating Participants Jul 25, 2008
The most recent clinical studies using a 10-week moderate exercise program show significant increases in the benefits of exercise when consuming a single serving of Celsius everyday and before physical activity. Celsius has won 6 beverage awards in the last 2 years, which is unheard of in the beverage industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Youve got mail, now get moving Jul 23, 2008
In what cynical couch potatoes might view as a whole lot of nagging, Thomas-McPherson received e-mails every other day reminding her of all the benefits of exercise and why it should rank among her top priorities. She didnt see the messages as nagging, though, more like friendly nudges. (MSNBC -- Health)
Patients Don't Know Exercise Cuts Colon Cancer Risk Jul 18, 2008
Doctors might find it easier to promote the general benefits of exercise, without specifically mentioning colon cancer, even to a patient who has a family history or has other risk factors, said Coups, at the Division of Population Science at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Cheltenham, Pa. In the context of busy clinic visits, it is in some ways efficient for patients to be reminded that physical activity is good for their health in general, Coups added. (Newsmax)
Around the county Jul 15, 2008
PROGRAM ON BENEFITS OF EXERCISE TO BE HELD AT CHURCH IN CANTON ... The program topic will be "Benefits of Exercise Throughout the Years." Transportation is available; call 647-0271. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Fitness -- No taking summer off Jul 14, 2008
Think about all the benefits of exercise and strength training. Think about your future and the quality of life you want to have. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
How Prozac sent the science of depression in the wrong direction Jul 7, 2008
When the activity of these trophic factors was blocked, the benefits of exercise disappeared. The mice stayed stressed, even when they were allowed to run on their wheel. (Boston Globe)
Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Jul 6, 2008
Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity provides endless advantages -- from reducing the risk of osteoporosis to increased energy and feelings of well-being -- even a brisk 20-minute walk several times a week can improve your overall health. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Local seniors join Keating, Festa at Senior Summit Jul 2, 2008
Dr. Wayne Westcott, a nationally recognized expert on the benefits of exercise and nutrition in keeping seniors healthy and vibrant, spoke on wellness and chronic disease prevention. Rosemary Verri, The Lady of Laughter, followed with her take on the benefits of laughter for all ages. (Medfield Press, MA)
Muscle mags may be depressing Jun 25, 2008
Though it might seem like an obvious choice while exercising, reading fitness magazines full of images of six-pack abs, super-sculpted arms and rock-hard thighs may undo one of the benefits of exercise, according to new research. The post-exercise feel-good [effect] that we usually see was pretty much wiped out when people were looking at the magazines with ultra-fit images in them, says study author Ann Wertz Garvin, a professor of health and physical education at the University of Wisconsin... (MSNBC -- Health)
First Day of Special Olympics Minnesota's 2008 Summer Games Jun 19, 2008
In addition, a Health Fair, located in Healthy Athletes Village, will feature interactive displays on benefits of exercise, hydration and importance of hygiene. The 2008 Summer Games Opening Ceremonies will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at Bierman Field and will include Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress, an athlete parade, Minnesota law enforcement personnel and the ceremonial lighting of the "Flame of Hope" by a Special Olympics Minnesota athlete. (PR Newswire)
Life in the bike lane saves cash Jun 18, 2008
"I get a little nervous coming off those bridges,'' he said. Coasting down the Mac-Kay, riders can hit 35 mph coasting. Not to mention he's an arm's length away from traffic coming toward him at 50 mph - at least, that's the speed limit. Some folks take that as a recommendation. And he meets people engrossed in cell phone conversations and looking in their rearview mirrors to put on makeup or comb their hair. A few are reading as they rocket past. The tallest bridges also provide good views of... (Florida Times-Union)
The Power from Within-Running: exercise for your body and mind Jun 13, 2008
There were plenty of articles and abstracts written about the physical benefits of exercise ... I came across an article titled the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise , published in the Nov. 2000 Find Counseling ... One other point made in the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise article was there is definitely a need to have down time mentally and such exercises as yoga, which uses stretching to build strength, or even meditation, achieve this. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Vigorous Exercise Can Help Seniors Avoid Disability Jun 8, 2008
D., senior investigator at HealthPartners Research Foundation in Minneapolis, agreed that it s better to be active than inactive, but said it s often difficult for physicians without specific training to motivate patients to think of the long-term health benefits of exercise and activity. Physicians should focus some discussions on the health benefits of physical activity because they have the most influence over their patients behavior, he said. (Science Daily)
For Heart Health, Sprints Match Endurance Training Jun 6, 2008
But Dr. MacDonald notes that those who have a hard time scheduling exercise into their lives can still get the benefits of exercise if they are willing to work hard for brief periods of time. Related. (New York Times)
Many men face gravely high stress levels Jun 3, 2008
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, author of Move Yourself: The Cooper Clinic Medical Director's Guide to All the Healing Benefits of Exercise (Even a Little. (Wiley, $25), describes it as a physiological response to environmental stimuli that puts the body on guard. (KHOU.com, TX)
Youth movement: C.S. Porter all-school run highlights joy of exercise May 31, 2008
Just the real benefits of exercise and activity, with the camaraderie and competition, preparation, everything. Roughly 600 students and 60 staff members participated in the all-school event. (Missoulian, MT)
U.S. Surgeon General Calls on Doctors to Prescribe Exercise May 30, 2008
"There is overwhelming evidence for the benefits of exercise in both the treatment and prevention of chronic disease," said Robert E. Sallis, M.D., ACSM president. "I urge all California physicians to log on to to sign up and support the program by prescribing exercise to their patients. Exercise really is a wonderful medicine ... and it's FREE!" A 2007 survey conducted by ACSM found that nearly two-thirds of patients (65%) would be more interested in exercising to stay healthy if advised by... (PR Newswire)
Want to live longer? Eat less! May 30, 2008
"The benefits of exercise in humans are overwhelming," New Scientist quoted Huffman, as saying. . (Sify.com, India)
Teens need to exercise May 24, 2008
The many benefits of exercise throughout life better cardiovascular health, less tendency toward diabetes, less obesity, higher bone density, greater flexibility, among others already are well established. Adding protection against breast cancer is just one more payoff. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Seniors trek to healthy fitness May 23, 2008
The title of her talk is You are your own HMO. She will also discuss the benefits of exercise. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the Wednesday in may and it is the largest annual health promotion event for older adults who wish to remain active into their golden years. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Teen Exercise May Help Avert Bre00004000ast Cancer May 15, 2008
Other research on the middle-age benefits of exercise shows mom should join her daughters for that bike ride or game of tennis or at least a daily walk around the block. Many breast cancer risks a woman can't change: How early she starts menstruating, how late menopause hits, family history of the disease. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Girls, Young Women Can Cut Risk Of Early Breast Cancer Through Regular Exercise May 15, 2008
"You don't have to be a marathon runner to get the risk-reducing benefits of exercise," Colditz adds. One leading theory to explain the lower risk of breast cancer among active young women is that exercise reduces their exposure to estrogens. (Science Daily)
Ways to Treat Postnatal Depression May 14, 2008
In order to achieve the benefits of exercise, Dr Kendall-Tackett recommends moderate exercise for 20 minutes at least three times a week - either aerobic or strength training or a combination. St John s Wort. (Suite101.com)
Physical activity may cut risk of breast cancer May 14, 2008
"You don't have to be a marathon runner to get the risk-reducing benefits of exercise," said Graham Colditz, one of the authors of the study that looked at young women and cancer, and a professor in the department of surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo ... The researchers concluded that the benefits of exercise were not linked to a particular sport or the intensity of a workout, but rather to the total activity. (Globe and Mail)
