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A recent study revealed that home fitness DVDs may contain a hidden curse in the form of negative imagery and demotivating language. The big problem surrounding the largely unregulated $250 million a year Fitness DVDs industry is that there is neither any scientific evidence about their safety and effectiveness nor is there any accuracy about ...click here to read more

Exercise designed to boost coordination of the spine muscles can reduce back pain according to the latest findings. The program is called motor control exercise and it begins with the patient practicing normal use of the spine muscles by conducting regular tasks and activities which is guided by a physical therapist. Exercises become gradually more ...click here to read more

The holidays can be action packed, but often times that action does not include an exercise routine, which means weight gain becomes an issue and any weight loss goals fall by the wayside. You’re too busy shopping, wrapping gifts, baking goodies, visiting with family and friends, you’re stressed out – these are just some of ...click here to read more

The wintertime can be cold, and for many of us with aching joints the drop in temperature means trouble. You may have noticed when the winter strikes those aches and pains in our knees and elbows worsen, especially if you have arthritis. The wintertime can make simple walking much more difficult, and you may even ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 60 and never exercised a day in your life, you probably think it’s too late to start now. Not only would you be wrong in that statement, but you would also be denying yourself the heart-boosting benefits exercise has to offer. Specifically, exercise can ward off heart failure. When ...click here to read more

A new study has found that sedentary heart disease patients have worsened health, even if they exercise. The researchers suggest that patients should get up at least once every 30 minutes and move around to improve health outcomes. The findings come from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Lead author, Dr. Stephanie Prince, said, “Limiting ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia patients can reduce their pain with basic exercises. A new study found that fibromyalgia patients were able to reduce their pain by simply walking. Previous research has shown positive effects on fibromyalgia and pain reduction, and the latest findings further support this notion. The findings come from the University of Iowa, where researchers focused ...click here to read more

In animal studies, researchers have found that exercise may energize brain cell function. The risk of neurodegenerative diseases increases and our brain cells produce less energy to remain fully functional. Researchers uncovered an enzyme – SIRT3 – located in the mitochondria – cell powerhouse – that may protect mice brains against stresses that can contribute to energy loss. ...click here to read more

In a large study of older Americans, researchers found that walking faster and longer can provide more cardiovascular benefits, such as lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings still held true in those over the age of 75 – physical activity is strongly advised for those in this age group, even though there is ...click here to read more

Obesity and type 2 diabetes is associated with poorer bone health and increases the risk of bone fractures, according to new findings from the University of Missouri. The findings come from studies conducted on groups of rat. One group of rats was allowed to overeat and be active, the other group was also allowed to ...click here to read more

New findings suggest obesity and type 2 diabetes does not only complicate health issues, it can also contribute to poor bone health by increasing bone fractures. The study comes from the University of Missouri, where researchers examined how obesity and insulin resistance can affect bone health. They found that obesity and type 2 diabetes harms ...click here to read more

Men who partake in vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits can reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 68 percent, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Many prostate cancers are not life threatening, but there are some aggressive types that can attack the bones and other organs, which can be ...click here to read more

Asthma in the winter can trigger asthma attacks and seasonal allergies. The cold winter air can be an asthmatic’s worst nightmare as it makes it far more difficult to breathe. Generally, asthma attacks increase during the winter months, not solely because of cold air, but because individuals spend more time inside, which can expose them ...click here to read more

You may have heard that if you want to improve brain function you need to exercise. Brain specific exercises – like crosswords, sudoku and puzzles – can definitely help to boost brain function, but physical exercise has been shown to boost brain health even more. There is abundant research to support running, walking and other ...click here to read more