Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. “Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk,” said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Vermont, in Burlington. “You need to be fit to protect yourself against a cancer diagnosis in older age.”
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Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste
May 16, 2013
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. Fifty-eight percent of pool filter samples taken from Atlanta area pools last summer contained E. coli, a bacteria found in human feces.
Have High Blood Pressure? Yoga May Be Natural Remedy
May 15, 2013
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure — also known as hypertension.
Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
May 15, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — People who are obese or out of shape in their 40s or 50s might think it’s too late to start getting fit, but new research finds that shaping up in middle age lowers the odds for heart failure later in life.
What’s more, the reduction in risk [...]
More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
May 11, 2013
SATURDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn’t increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.
The study included more than 900 girls and boys at a school in Sweden who had up to 200 minutes of physical education a week for [...]
Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
May 10, 2013
FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — Exercise won’t exacerbate the pain associated with fibromyalgia, and it may actually improve it, a new study suggests.
Researchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., found that engaging in light to moderate physical activity over time could ease symptoms of the condition.
“For many people with fibromyalgia, they [...]
Why Exercise Seems to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
May 8, 2013
Exercise appears to change the way women’s bodies metabolize the hormone estrogen, and this could help explain how aerobic activity reduces a woman’s breast cancer risk, a new study suggests. Previous research has suggested that exercise lowers breast cancer risk, but there haven’t been any clinical studies that explain the mechanism behind this, said Mindy Kurzer, a professor in the department of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota in Saint Paul.
9 Ways to Get a Great Workout at Home
May 6, 2013
“You’re not tired! You’re not tired!” says Chalene Johnson, as she starts another set of high-intensity exercises. She’s tiny, blonde, and has the body I want to have. I am tired, but I follow her lead—a breakthrough since I’m watching her fitness DVD, an advanced cardio program called TurboFire, and there’s no one in the room forcing me to do so.
School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
May 5, 2013
SUNDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) — Playing school sports is known to have many benefits for teens, but researchers have found a new reason to encourage kids to take up a sport: It may reduce teen girls’ likelihood of being involved in violence and some teen boys’ risk of being bullied.
In the study, researchers examined [...]
Exercise May Lower Older Women’s Risk for Kidney Stones
May 3, 2013
FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) — Anybody who’s ever had kidney stones knows how painful they can be.
Now, a new study suggests that getting more exercise may reduce older women’s risk for kidney stones.
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, Georgetown University and University of Washington School of Medicine analyzed data from [...]
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