Arthritis stiffens health fears of many Nov 22, 2008
Almost a third of respondents said they had started a regular exercise program, more than one in four said they had undergone routine screening for a disease or illness in the past six months and 46 per cent had cut down on fat in their diet. One in three people thought there was no safe level of alcohol consumption and, in the past year, 24 per cent had responded to campaigns by drinking less. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Exercise Is Safe, Improves Outcomes For Patients With Heart Failure, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2008
Researchers hypothesized that participation in an exercise program would significantly lower the incidence of death and hospitalization among patients with heart failure ... "These patients were quite sick and were receiving exceptionally good care. That makes the gains they made in the exercise program all the more remarkable," said Whellan. (Science Daily)
Study: Activity helps manage aggression Nov 19, 2008
"Either they're more patient or they're better able to control their temper after they participate in the (exercise program)," said principal investigator Catherine L. Davis, an associate professor of pediatrics at MCG. ... Neurological studies of children in the same MCG exercise program, including imaging scans using a functional MRI that can track brain activity, showed improvements in areas linked to executive function that relates to self-control, Dr. Davis said ... To really test whether... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Diabetes: Diagnosis spurred Canton woman to healthier habits, life Nov 19, 2008
New research from the the American Physical Therapy Association suggests that patients who add weight exercise to their aerobic exercise program receive improvements in glucose control, physical performance, and body fat composition. Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Companies promote fit-friendly workplaces Nov 19, 2008
comAmy Batson is among St. Dominic employees who participate in the exercise programs. jpg. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fat cat, heavy hounds Nov 19, 2008
Over the next three months, they will be put on specially tailored diet and exercise programs. The pet that achieves the biggest percentage weight loss will be crowned champion, winning its owner a pet-friendly holiday. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Active Pregnant Women Tend to Stay Healthier Nov 19, 2008
Continuing a vigorous weight-bearing exercise program during pregnancy appears to be a marker of women who spontaneously maintain this practice over time, resulting in a low cardiovascular risk profile when they approach menopause, Dr. James F. Clapp III from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland suggests in a report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... The women resumed a regular recreational exercise program by 6 months after delivery. (MEDLINEplus)
Should You Work Out While Pregnant? Nov 19, 2008
Does it make sense to stop or to start an exercise program during pregnancy ... Before we launch into considerations of an exercise program, there are few considerations about pregnancy that need to be understood. (ABC News)
Northrop Grumman Awarded 2009 FEMA National Level Exercise Contract Nov 18, 2008
Nov. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - ) a task order under the National Exercise Program contract to plan, conduct and evaluate the 2009 Tier 1 National Level Exercise (NLE 09) ... We are excited to be a part of an exercise program that prepares our nation's leaders to handle a wide array of emergent homeland security issues,'' said Mike Roberts, vice president and... (Primezone Releases)
* World News Quick Take Nov 18, 2008
The animals, who need to lose a total of 74kg to reach their ideal weight, will be put on specially tailored diet and exercise programs. The pet who achieves the biggest percentage weight loss and best follows their new regime will be crowned champion, winning their owner a pet-friendly holiday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Appointment Book Nov 17, 2008
- Cardiac fitness club and family support group, supervised exercise program, low-impact aerobics and strength training, social support activities, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Emerson-Gridley School, 816 N. Park Ave. Free. Call 868-6437. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Support groups Nov 17, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008. - Bereavement support group meetings are held from 3 to 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Community Nursing Services Office, 7 park St., North East. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Columbus officials compare strategies with sister city Nov 16, 2008
It s kind of like an exercise program. Because it works, it s smart. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Senior center reaches out with videogames, classes Nov 16, 2008
Before and after lunch, activities like pinochle, shuffleboard, bingo, Tai Chi and other exercise programs, line dancing, Bible study and guest speakers abound. Techno-fun. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Vacation Homes Nov 16, 2008
Many folks are involved in various clubs, exercise programs, social activities and club parties and weekly golf and tennis round robins. There are eight miles of hiking trails, two pool complexes and lots of children s activities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Building them up: Norwell trainer offers sports-specific training Nov 14, 2008
Beane started her on an exercise program, targeting her back, legs and arms. Considerably strengthened, and managing fine in the garden, the woman returned to the gym one day and planted a grateful kiss on Lee s cheek. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Regular exercise improves quality of life Nov 13, 2008
During the study, the researchers randomized participants to receive either standard care or standard care plus an exercise program. The exercise regimen consisted of three months of supervised aerobic training on a bicycle or treadmill, followed by instruction for continued home-based training. (Sify.com, India)
Exercise no magic cure for heart failure patients Nov 13, 2008
The fact so few stuck with the exercise program made it difficult to show a positive result, O Connor said. There were 796 deaths or hospitalizations among those getting usual care and 759 in the exercise group a statistical draw. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Exercise works wonders, but . . .not for heart patients, study says Nov 13, 2008
The fact so few stuck with the exercise program made it difficult to show a positive result, O'Connor said. There were 796 deaths or hospitalizations among those getting usual care and 759 in the exercise group - a statistical draw. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
MORE FROM BLOG: Working out can work for heart failure patients Nov 13, 2008
Along with their medicine, 1,159 patients were enrolled in a structured exercise program, while 1,172 were counseled to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day, says study co-leader Christopher O'Conner of Duke University. The trial wasn't an unqualified success, because the researchers couldn't banish all uncertainty from their results. (USA Today -- Money)
Study: Family members take diet seriously after heart attack Nov 13, 2008
The second study, called HF ACTION, was designed to see whether heart-failure patients who keep up a moderate exercise program can reduce their risk of dying and improve the quality of their lives. Both studies failed in their main goals. (USA Today -- News)
Gains Against Heart Failure Reported Nov 13, 2008
The next goal is to figure out what sort of exercise is most beneficial and how to get people, not just heart-failure patients, to adhere regularly to an exercise program, Dr. Philip Poole-Wilson of Imperial College London and the British Heart Foundation, said at the news conference. "The study also showed the exercise was safe, but safety without benefit is a bit dull really," Wilson added. (MEDLINEplus)
Reaching and surpassing the dreaded training plateau Nov 12, 2008
I undertook an exercise program at a gym with a personal trainer for 3 months to improve my muscle tone and abs. My PT (reputably the best one at my gym) set me an exercise regime that was above the average for women. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New lease on an active life Nov 12, 2008
Currently, Medicare and many private insurers do not cover doctor-guided exercise programs for patients who have heart failure. The disease, which afflicts 5 million Americans, is diagnosed when the heart loses pumping force because of blockages, a heart attack or other causes. (News & Observer)
Sweat Shop: Shaping up at fitness camp Nov 12, 2008
It was my first day of Fitness Boot Camp, a six week, five-day-a-week, 5 to 6 a.m. exercise program at a fitness studio here. By 5:15 a.m. I was sure I had lost my mind. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Titans’ message? Eat right, play hard every day Nov 12, 2008
The NFL has been picking students from across the country to take a player from a local team to school to help promote its exercise program Play 60, currently in its second year. Each school picked also receives a donation of gym equipment including footballs, resistance bands, cones and jump ropes. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
On average, people who've had weight-loss surgery first tried two dozen diets and exercise programs, my colleague Nanci Hellmich. Before surgery, most were at least 100 pounds overweight and suffered from five obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. (USA Today -- Money)
Infection slows Patriots quarterback Brady's rehab Nov 11, 2008
"You're going to do leg presses. You're going to maintain your muscle strength and the lifting program, the progressive resistive exercise program, the whole time you're staying sports-active."If you don't, you'll find that that leg will stay slightly smaller than the normal leg. When you don't use it, it will get weaker at twice the rate of a normal leg. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Exercise May Improve Function in Dementia Patients Nov 11, 2008
To address this, Lucia, of the Universidad Europea De Madrid, and collaborators compared the outcomes of 16 Alzheimer's disease patients who were randomly assigned to receive normal care involving no programmed exercise or to a12-week exercise program as part of their nursing home care ... These findings show that shorter duration exercise programs "are sufficient to induce significant improvements in patients' functional performance and independence," the investigators state. (MEDLINEplus)
They like to move it, move it! Nov 11, 2008
Beyond Wii Fit, Nintendo's interactive exercise program, there is also Gamercize, a device that makes video games work only when the player is stepping or cycling. New guidelines released this month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend an hour or more a day of moderate or vigorous aerobic physical exercise for children and adolescents, including activities such as bicycle riding, soccer or jumping rope at least three days a week. (Florida Times-Union)
Does exercise increase or decrease your appetite? Nov 10, 2008
"There is also evidence," says Evans, "that many people who initiate an exercise program compensate by becoming less active for the rest of the day, thinking, "No, I don't really want to go for a walk, I have already done my exercise. "Weight lifting, as opposed to aerobic exercise, does increase lean body mass and metabolic rate, which can result in the body's burning more calories per day. "However, I don't think that either form of exercise has much of an effect on appetite," Evans... (Boston Globe)
High Intensity Interval Training Nov 10, 2008
A Better Exercise Program for Fat Loss ... So, if fat loss is your goal, consider incorporating high intensity intervals into your exercise program ... For those beginning a new exercise program, the intensity level for the work interval should be restricted to prevent injury. (Suite101.com)
Obesity inquiry told extreme health programs too risky Nov 9, 2008
SOME dieting and exercise programs may do more harm than good, a parliamentary inquiry into obesity has been told ... It said some recommended diet and exercise programs "had never been properly tested and (were) based on some measure of faith or belief". (Courier Mail)
THE ALLERTON SPIRIT: New home, new friends in Hingham Nov 8, 2008
Respite or Short-Stay Programs, such as the one at Allerton House in Hingham, offer beautiful, spacious apartments, three delicious meals every day, as well as the same activities, exercise programs, clubs, personal care services, outings and social programs that permanent residents enjoy ... Catherine has made many new friends in Hingham and takes full advantage of Allerton s extensive roster of activities, such as the exercise programs, lunch trips, Bingo, poetry readings and concerts. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Alan May: Over the hill, what hill? Nov 8, 2008
Many cities, Malden included, sponsor activities including exercise programs such as line dancing, arts and crafts, bingo and trips to interesting places, etc. Socializing, participating in stimulating conversations and maintaining an insatiable curiosity is vital in feeling young at heart. (Malden Observer, MA)
Do meeting-free Fridays work? Nov 8, 2008
Besides, like an exercise program, an equal number of smaller chunks of time can work, too. You're setting up discipline and a habit. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Motivations to Exercise Change over Time Nov 8, 2008
"There are likely to be different factors that help you maintain your exercise program than the factors that helped you get started to begin with," Williams said. "Just like with weight loss and addictions, exercise must be thought of as a lifestyle change, with constant attention to maintaining the program," he noted. (MEDLINEplus)
BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s Nov 7, 2008
Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)
YMCA offers exercise classes at Reinhardt College Nov 7, 2008
The college and the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA started offering a free, on-campus exercise program this fall for students, faculty and staff ... It was important for Reinhardt to establish a group exercise program as part of instilling in community members a desire for lifelong learning and commitment to healthy living, May said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Terry Rindfleisch: UW-L study finds benefit in going to boot camp Nov 5, 2008
If people are looking for something that s fun and variable that will increase their adherence to an exercise program, and, most importantly, burn a lot of calories, boot camp would be a really great option, Hendrickson said. Porcari said the greatest benefit is people burn an average of 600 calories an hour. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Vigorous Activity Protects Against Breast Cancer, Study Shows Nov 4, 2008
(June 5, 2007) Normally sedentary breast cancer survivors who completed an exercise program reduced the levels of insulin in their blood, revealing a likely link between physical activity and better outcomes. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Aerobics, resistance-training combo improves glucose control in ... Nov 4, 2008
During the study, the researchers evaluated 15 people with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 16-week supervised exercise training program: seven in a combined aerobic and eccentric resistance exercise program, and eight in a program of aerobic exercise only. They found that after 3 months, both groups showed improved glucose control and physical performance in a 6-minute walk, as well as a decrease in fat composition within the leg muscles. (Newspost Online)
The Benefits of Interval Training Nov 3, 2008
It can be an effective tool in all exercise programs. What is Interval Training. (Suite101.com)
Fighting back with fitness Nov 2, 2008
But the exercise programs at the Providence and Alaska Regional Hospital cancer centers are tailored to cancer-traumatized bodies and staffed with registered nurses and other health-care professionals who do evaluations and design individualized exercise programs. They check labs and scans so they won't be pushing a patient to do something that could do more harm than good. (Anchorage Daily News)
Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver Disease, New Study Suggests Nov 1, 2008
This study has important implications for obese humans who continually stop and start exercise programs. Our findings strongly suggest that a sudden transition to a sedentary lifestyle increases susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. (Science Daily)
Research shows aerobic exercise combined with resistance training improves glucose control in diabetics Nov 1, 2008
The PTJ study, "Comparison of Combined Aerobic and High-Force Eccentric Resistance Exercise With Aerobic-Only Exercise for People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus," evaluated 15 people with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 16-week supervised exercise training program: seven in a combined aerobic and eccentric resistance exercise program, and eight in a program of aerobic exercise only ... Paul LaStayo, PT, PhD, the study's senior author, notes that the eccentric resistance exercise program was... (EurekAlert!)
uKarma Reports Progress With International Distribution Agreement for Its Xflowsion DVD Series Oct 29, 2008
Xflowsion, with its revolutionary Triple Training(R), is the only exercise program that efficiently and effectively produces cardio, strength, and flexibility benefits into one convenient and fun workout. In addition to the physical benefits, Xflowsion can help reduce stress and anxiety, which has made it very popular during the current economic crisis and election. (PR Newswire)
Run for Your Lives - Fit Nation - TIME Oct 29, 2008
Naturally, you'll be sore after beginning an exercise program, but check with a doctor if the pain you experience lasts more than a week. "Studies show running itself isn't bad on the joints," says Dr. Amadeus Mason, an orthopedist at Emory University's Sports Medicine Center. (Time.com)
Tai Chi Relieves Knee Pain Oct 28, 2008
Patients should consult their rheumatologists before beginning this, or any, exercise program. . (Newsmax)
Friends pressure Biel to get married, have kids Oct 25, 2008
Its so hard for months on end to maintain a strict diet and exercise program, she said. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
At 89, Still jumping for joy Oct 24, 2008
It is often said that it's never too late to start an exercise program ... Formal exercise programs just weren't a priority as she raised a family and taught Russian and Spanish at San Jose State University. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shriners bring fitness, fun to Mustard Seed Oct 24, 2008
Jones isn't sure exactly how the bikes will be used but said they will fill a needed role in Mustard Seed's exercise program. That's particularly important, Jones said, as obesity is a common problem in people with Down syndrome. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Verizon responds to board Oct 23, 2008
The department also received other donations including a Lahey Community Benefits grant for $15,000 to support several exercise programs for seniors such as yoga, tai chi, and pelvic wellness. Abundant Life also donated money for 100 meals for seniors on Nov. 1. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
I'm not losing weight! Oct 23, 2008
Focus on what you can control: Your diet and exercise program. Appreciate the results you do get and learn to love your body, even the parts the jiggle sometimes. (iAfrica.com)
Therapy with the gloves on Oct 22, 2008
While it's the physical benefits that usually get people started on an exercise program, it's the addiction to how it makes them feel that keeps them going, says Keith Johnsgard, an emeritus professor of psychology at San Jose State University and author of "Conquering Depression and Anxiety Through Exercise.". He's been studying this subject since the early 1970s, when he noticed the mood-elevating properties of his own workouts and started prescribing exercise as therapy to his patients. (Montana Standard, MT)
The ax hangs over city hall Oct 21, 2008
"Do we raise property taxes and burden our homeowners? Do we cut public services to seniors like lunches and exercise programs? Do we decrease road patrol?". While services provided by the local public sector remain unscathed in the wake of the banking meltdown and stock market plunge, the sagging economy led Gov. David Paterson to impose $400 million in budget cuts, which local officials expect will be continued in the next fiscal year. (Albany Times Union)
Kegel Exercise Relieves Post-Pregnancy Incontinence Oct 18, 2008
All of the studies compared the pelvic floor exercise program to standard care. Five trials included women, with their first full-term pregnancy, who were randomly assigned to begin pelvic floor exercises at 20 weeks. (MEDLINEplus)
Strength Training Good for the Aging Brain Oct 16, 2008
In the study, researchers found an improvement in higher-order thinking skills among elderly men and women with a history of falling who participated in a falls-prevention exercise program ... The remaining 28 followed the home-based strength and balance program, known as the Otago Exercise Program, which involved twice-weekly walks plus exercises to strengthen knees, hips, and ankles, and balance exercises such as backwards, sideways, heel, and toe walking, and one-leg stands ... "The Otago... (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise After Back Surgery May Speed Recovery Oct 16, 2008
According to lead researcher Dr. Raymond Ostelo, the findings suggest that it is a "good idea" to get into an exercise program and return to daily activities as soon as possible after lumbar disc surgery. "It seems that exercise programs lead to quicker relief from pain and disability compared to no treatment," Ostelo, of VU University Medical Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, told Reuters Health ... In addition, he and his colleagues found, exercise programs that were more intense tended to... (MEDLINEplus)
Is Oversleeping Hazardous To Your Health? Oct 15, 2008
You do need to curtail your regular exercise program when you are experiencing back pain. But doctors now realize the health benefits of maintaining a certain level of activity. (CBS News)
New programs focus on babies, parents Oct 14, 2008
But now there's more, thanks in part to Corrie Salmon, who pitched a new exercise program she'd seen in Parent Magazine and on TV shows. "She came in and was excited about a new exercise program geared toward moms and their babies. She actually had four or five ideas and had them all taken care of," Doan recalled. (Pekin Times, IL)
Essential Eye Vitamins Oct 14, 2008
After in-depth research into eye care, Orlin Sorensen, the creator of the 30-day eye exercise program, found that there are 17 vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements that are necessary for optimum eyesight. These include. (Suite101.com)
Walking to school a step in the right direction Oct 14, 2008
El Gabilon wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:20 PM:" Kaiser just doesn't get it. As a youth we also walked to school but times have changed. Today children are subject to perverts, rapists, serial killers, child molesters, speeding vehicles, drivers who do not obey stop signs, red lights or other traffic signals. As for exercise, last year we weighed in at 190lbs. We walk 4-5 miles 4 times a week at 125 paces per minute, do stretching exercises, and weight lifting. Today we weigh 190lbs even though we... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Exercise: Program Reduces a Knee Injury in Women Oct 14, 2008
Related News from NYT Health. By ERIC NAGOURNEY The New York Times Published: Oct 14, 2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Canton Council on Aging Oct 14, 2008
Hellenic exercise program: First Tuesday and third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. Free. T ai Chi: Fridays, at the center, 9 a.m. Cost is $5. (Canton Journal, MA)
