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Health: Fitness News.
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Weight Loss
ThereOs good news for women who prefer pumping iron to running on the treadmill: Strength training can be as good a way to burn calories as moderate cardiovascular workouts. Researchers at the University of Memphis in Tennessee had people do one of two workouts on alternating days: either 30 minutes of moderate-intensity bicycling or 30 minutes of squats. Even though cycling burned more calories overall, the squats were still an adequate choice for people trying to shed pounds. To get the benefits, study author Richard J. Bloomer suggests doing exercises
that use large muscle areas, such as lunges, rowing, overhead presses,
and squats, at least four times per week.
WomanOs Best Friend
Dogs do more than just shed on the couchNthey urge their owners off of it, too. Reporting in a recent issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers who studied more than 300 people found that those with dogs clocked nearly double the amount of time doing mild to moderate exercise each week than non[ETH]dog owners. Even on days when they didnOt intend to exercise, owners still got out with their dogs, although they tended to slack off when the dogs were taken out of the equation. OOwning a dog isnOt for ...
- Health and fitness news from Sassy magazine.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 15, 1990 700+ words
...ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 6 P.M., EDT, TODAY/ HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS FROM SASSY MAGAZINE /ADVANCE/NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire...June) issue of Sassy includes the following health and fitness news: -- Hoop Skirts: "The top sports among high school girls...
- Health and fitness news from Sassy Magazine.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 19, 1990 700+ words
...ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 6 P.M., EDT, TODAY/ HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS FROM SASSY MAGAZINE /ADVANCE/NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire...July) issue of Sassy includes the following health and fitness news: The Eyes Have It: "Half of the American population will...
- FITNESS NEWS; Pedal away a migraine.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) June 2, 2009 700+ words
CYCLING could help relieve a migraine, according to a new study. Swedish scientists found that a programme of regular, medium-intensity cycling reduced the frequency of attacks by up to 90 per cent. Participants were asked to cycle on indoor bikes three times a week for three months. Most people
- FITNESS NEWS Post-baby exercise prevents bone loss.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) November 3, 2009 700+ words
NEW mothers who are breastfeeding should exercise to prevent bone loss. Women lose a lot of calcium to their babies, who need the mineral to grow. But a lack of calcium can lead to a loss of bone density and an increase in the risk of osteoporosis. However, weight-bearing or aerobic exercises can
- FITNESS NEWS; Watch sport to boost brain.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) October 20, 2009 700+ words
JUST watching sport can your improve brain function and language skills, according to new American research. Scientists examined the brain patterns of hockey players, fans and those who had never even seen the game. Each was asked to listen to sentences about hockey, then sentences about everyday
- FITNESS NEWS Easing shoulder pain.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) October 6, 2009 700+ words
EXERCISE is a better way to treat chronic shoulder pain than treatments given by physiotherapists. Shoulder pain is often related to overuse or poor posture. The muscles, tissue or tendons around the bone become inflamed, causing scar tissue to form, preventing recovery. Physiotherapists often use
- FITNESS NEWS; Swim to ease asthma.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) September 22, 2009 700+ words
CHILDREN with asthma could reduce their symptoms by taking up swimming, according to researchers in Taiwan. They divided primary school children with asthma into two groups. One set underwent a six-week swimming programme as well as taking their asthma medication; the other group simply had the
- FITNESS NEWS; Jogging raises risk of heart attack.(Features)
- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) September 8, 2009 700+ words
VIGOROUS exercise might well be the best route to superfitness -- but it could also raise your risk of a heart attack. Research published in the American Journal of Cardiology analysed the workout and diet habits of 17,000 healthy men over 12 years. The researchers found that men who exercised