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A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
November 1st, 2012A new study shows that physical activity in premenopausal women reduces the hormone sclerostin, which inhibits bone formation.
A total of 1,235 randomly selected premenopausal women were involved in this cross-sectional study. All women were medically examined and measurements were taken for bone mineral density, bone turnover markers, serum sclerostin, and IGF-1.
Even a little exercise can make a big impact on your bone health.Longevity Tips
November 1st, 2012In a recent study, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that excessive belly fat is as deadly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Pittsburgh neurosurgeon and author of The Longevity Factor, Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS, recommends the following tips to reduce belly fat, thereby promoting improved health and potentially increasing longevity:
Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season
November 1st, 2012The holidays are just around the corner—what better way to celebrate the festivities than to stay in shape and in good health throughout the season’s hustle and bustle? Starting the new year without having to go on a diet or begin a new exercise plan is the perfect gift to yourself. And if you think you’re going to be too busy to work out this holiday season, guess again.
Finding time to work out amid the busyness
Health News: All Seniors Benefit from Exercise
November 1st, 2012All seniors, even those considered frail, can enjoy the benefits of exercise after only three months according to a recent study from the University of Montreal. Frailness is characterized by decreased functional reserves in an individual, which increases vulnerability to stressors and the risk of adverse health effects.
Health Tips: Exercise Can Help Cancer Patients, but Few Oncologists Suggest It
November 1st, 2012Numerous studies have shown the powerful effect that exercise can have on cancer care and recovery. For patients who have gone through breast or colon cancer treatment, regular exercise has been found to reduce recurrence of the disease by up to 50 percent.
Health Tips: Exercise Boosts Satisfaction with Life
November 1st, 2012Having a bad day? Extend your normal exercise routine by just a few minutes! According to Penn State researchers, people’s satisfaction with life was actually higher on days when they exercised more than usual.
After Childbirth
September 1st, 2012Having a baby is a wonderful experience, despite the sleep loss and never-ending chores. But it can be hard to fit in self-care. You grab quick meals, don’t have time to exercise, can’t fit into your clothes, and have to-do lists that are three feet long. How do we regain control of our bodies and our lives after childbirth?
Look and feel your best afterward!
Health Tips: Effects of Music During Treadmill Walking
September 1st, 2012A current study examined the impact of motivational music and oudeterous (neutral in terms of motivational qualities) music on endurance and a range of psychophysical indices during a treadmill-walking task.
Age Gracefully
July 1st, 2012The word “old” is not usually a desired description, but since we lack an acceptable alternative, maybe the focus should be on healthy ways to grow old. You can’t turn back the clock, but choices you make can help you age well.
Take control of the aging process to make your "wonder years" the best yet.The Sweetness of Life
July 1st, 2012Part of truly appreciating our human experience is enjoying the sweetness of life—a perfectly ripe peach, a fresh slice of homemade bread, or a scoop of chocolate ice cream. However, at a time when we have access to the world’s rich variety of sweet delicacies more than ever before, the number of people with difficulties metabolizing sugar in their bloodstream soars.
A Mind-Body Approach to Diabetes
