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More Evidence It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Just 20 minutes of daily exercise at the age of 70 may help prevent heart disease at 80, researchers find.
Just a Few Hours of Weekly Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk, Study Finds
More than 46,000 cancer cases could be prevented annually if Americans got 5 hours of moderate exercise per week, researchers say.
Intense Workouts Right Before Bed Could Cost You Sleep
High-intensity exercise within two hours of bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep, researchers say
Regular Exercise Can Lower Anxiety Risk by More than 60 Percent, Study Finds.
Staying physically active helps both men and women avoid anxiety, but exercise intensity may matter more for one gender.
What Sport Causes the Most Spine Injuries?
Researchers say this one activity causes 4 out of 5 sports-related spine injuries.
Exercise Could Help Fight 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds.
Meeting physical activity guidelines before and after chemotherapy for breast cancer may help maintain cognitive function, researchers say.
More Movement, Less Screen Time Protects Kids’ Mental Health, Study Finds
Just two hours a day of screen time can harm kids' mental health, while 60 minutes of movement boosts wellbeing, researchers say.
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Only 7% of American Adults in Good Cardiometabolic Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Less than 7% of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape, and new research warns the trend is only getting worse.
Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term t...
Just 1 in 4 Patients Get Rehab After Heart Attack, Cardiac Surgery
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them -- regardless of income, new research finds.
The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, found that while all were eligible for
Pandemic Lockdowns, Closures Tough on People With Disabilities
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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When the early days of the pandemic prompted social distancing measures and gym closures, people with certain disabilities...
Can You Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds? You Might Live Longer
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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It sounds easy, but standing on one leg for 10 seconds can be harder than you think.
And your ability to do so — or not — may predict whether you are more likely to die within the next decade, a new study sug...
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2022
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Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says.
"For summer workouts, it's important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed," said sports dietitian Kristen Ch...
It's 'Kids to Parks Day': Get Out, Get Active
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2022
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It's a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May 21.
"Even as the COVID-19 pand...
Frail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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It's never too late to start exercising -- and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home.
While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physical activity can help at all ages, new research suggests.
Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.
Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearly enough exercise.
National guidance for child care programs calls for providing a...
Major Head Trauma May Up Risks for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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People who've had a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
"Approximately 1 in 10 people in our study who had major TBI did develop
Spring Sprains: Sports Injury Season Begins
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2022
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As youth spring sports kick into high gear, it's important to know about injury prevention and treatment, an expert says.
Injury risks and preventive mea...
How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Exercise may help safeguard your brain as you age, and a new study suggests how this might happen.
Previous research has shown that physical activity helps protect brain cells. This paper indicates it may do that through lower levels of insulin and body fat.
"These...
Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2022
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Staving off Alzheimer's disease might just take a healthy diet, exercise and an active mind, a new study suggests.
Women and men who follow a healthy lifestyle live longer — and longer without
Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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By now, most people have heard that exercise is good for their health.
A new review suggests it can it also make a difference in major depressive disorder.
Researchers...
Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2022
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Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds.
Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2022
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When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy.
Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost ...
Does Your City Park Make the '25 Happiest' List?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2022
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Taking a stroll through a city park can give your mood a significant boost, but parks in some cities provide a bigger benefit than those in others, researchers say.
In a n...
You've Had Foot Surgery: How Long Until You're Active Again?
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- Robert Preidt
- March 25, 2022
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Most people who have had major foot surgery are able to return to the activities they enjoy, but it may take a long time, new research suggests.
The study included 82 adult patients who had surgery to correct a form of "
Experts Outline Health Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
- March 22, 2022
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A healthy diet and regular exercise are crucial for the long-term health of cancer survivors, a new American Cancer Society (ACS) guideline emphasizes.
Mental Health of America's Children Only Getting Worse
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2022
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A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.
More Evidence That Exercise Protects the Aging Brain
- March 11, 2022
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Just a bit of exercise can help keep your brain in shape as you age, according to the latest study that shows how physical activity can benefit older minds.
"This finding isn't saying, 'If you're older, you need to go out there and start running marathons,'" said lead au...
Some Americans Gained Better Habits During Pandemic, Poll Finds
- March 9, 2022
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About one-quarter of Americans say they made positive changes to their daily habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll shows.
As U.S. states ended masking mandates and infection numbers dropped this year, most (64%) respondents said
Eating Disorders Are Different for Men
- February 28, 2022
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People tend to have a specific image when they think of eating disorders -- a disturbingly skinny white girl with reed-thin arms, her ribs and shoulder blades prominent.
You don't think of a ripped, beefy muscle man chugging a protein shake and fretting about carbs betwe...
Getting Active Can Keep Those 'Senior Moments' at Bay
- February 21, 2022
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Want to preserve all those precious memories, including your first kiss and how you felt the first time you got behind the wheel of a car?
If you do, start moving: New research shows that when sedentary older adults started to exercise, they showed improvements in episod...
Never Too Late: Starting Exercise in 70s Can Help the Heart
- February 16, 2022
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Here are some numbers that could add up strongly in your favor.
If you're in your 70s and get 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise, you may ward off
Getting a COVID Vaccine Won't Affect Your Ability to Exercise
- February 8, 2022
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Worried that a COVID-19 vaccine might hamper your workout? New research suggests you can hit the gym with minimal effects.
In a study of 18 healthy people who received a COVID-19 vaccine, the participants were monitored while they did cycling workouts b...
Exercise Might Help Relieve 'Dry Eye'
- February 7, 2022
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Got dry, itchy eyes?
Working out might help, a new study suggests.
"Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study aimed to determi...
Exercise Might Boost Outcomes for People Battling Esophageal Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Alan Holman didn't stop exercising when told he had cancer, and he's glad of it, now that U.K. researchers say moderate exercise may improve chemotherapy outcomes in esophageal cancer patients.
Holman, 70, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2016, shortly af...
Take That Walk: Your Aging Brain Will Work Better
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Worried about losing your mental faculties as you age? Get out there and exercise, new research suggests.
Physical activity helps keep the aging brain sharp, according to the latest of many studies showing a link between exercise and brain health.
This study includ...
As Winter Olympics Nears, America's Athletes May Be More Stressed Than Ever
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic.
One of those professionals is Dr. David B...
Getting Active Soon After Concussion May Aid Kids' Recovery
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds.
"Gone are the days of resting in a dark room," said study co-author Andrée-Anne Ledoux, a scientist at the Children's ...
Take These Winter Workout Tips to Heart
- January 30, 2022
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Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors?
Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter.
Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save 110,000 U.S. Lives Annually
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.
If everyone between 40 and 85 years of age were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more than 110,000 U.S. lives a year, a
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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Support from family and friends, along with exercise and sufficient sleep, have helped protect teens' mental health during the pandemic, new research shows.
The study also found that teen girls have been more likely than boys to suffer mental distress during the pandemic...
How Many Steps to Walk Away From Diabetes?
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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When older people cut back on physical activity, their risk of type 2 diabetes rises. But walking regularly can help, a new study suggests.
The more steps you take -- and the more intensely you walk -- the lower your odds for
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road.
And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to
Many Kids Aren't Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they're far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled.
After Heart Attack, Cardiac Rehab Begins Road to Recovery
- Dennis Thompson
- January 21, 2022
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Your heart is in an incredibly vulnerable state if you've suffered a heart attack or are fighting heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation could be an important part of your recovery.
Unfortunately, not enough older folks appear to be taking advantage of this life-savin...
Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2022
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Who hasn't started to watch a new drama series on TV, and suddenly realize that hours have slipped by as they binged on one episode after the next?
Now, a new study suggests that too much binge-watching may raise the risk of life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lu...
Getting Back to Sports After Recovering from COVID-19
- Dennis Thompson
- January 20, 2022
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Folks who've had a tough case of COVID-19 shouldn't hit the gym for basketball or an aerobics class without getting checked out by their doctor first, according to the American College for Sports Medicine.
The disease wracks the body in ways that can be tough on athletes...
Don't Snow Shovel Your Way to a Heart Attack
- January 16, 2022
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Shoveling snow may trigger a heart attack if you're not careful, especially if you already have risk factors, an expert warns.
Death During Sex Very Rare Among Those Under 50
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2022
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It's a familiar trope of TV and movies -- a couple is engaged in passionate sex when the guy's heart suddenly gives out.
"Usually it's a middle-aged man. Usually he's cheating with somebody else. It's funny, there's this myth in our mind that this can happen," said cardi...
Even a Little Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
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A few hours of exercise a week may help slow Parkinson's disease, even if it's just moderate activity such as walking or gardening, a new study suggests.
The key is to be consistent, the researchers found.
"Although medications can provide people with Parkinson's s...
Too Much Sitting Could Mean Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2022
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Beating cancer is a huge feat, but how survivors live their lives afterwards also influences their longevity. A new study shows those who sit too much and are not physically active are much more likely to die early from cancer or any other cause than those who are more active....
Scientists Work Out How Exercise Saves Your Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2022
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Exercise helps you stay fit, hale and hearty, and researchers say it may also help you stave off dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Now they have a better understanding of the hidden benefits that aid the brain.
Older folks who are more physically active have higher level...
Study Finds No Ties Between Youth Tackle Football, Brain/Behavioral Issues
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2022
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Many parents struggle with the decision to let their kids play tackle football or other contact sports due to the risk of concussions and long-term brain diseases that may occur with repeated head blows.
New Year's Resolution? Here's How to Make it Stick
- January 1, 2022
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It's clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people.
So now that it's the week when people make New Year's resolutions, go easy on yourself.
If you'd like to make a resolution, start small, the American Psychological Association (APA) s...
Exercise Soon After Breast Plastic Surgery Is Safe, Healthy
- Cara Murez
- December 28, 2021
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While some plastic surgeons recommend no exercise for weeks after breast augmentation, new research suggests the ban may not be necessary.
Shoveling Snow? Beware of Heart Hazards
- December 26, 2021
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Don't let a picture-perfect snowfall turn deadly.
Shoveling snow can cause heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest in folks with heart conditions and even in those who are unaware that they have heart disease, the
12 Steps to the Best Holiday Gift: Health
- December 25, 2021
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Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a reminder that washing your hands with soap and clean running water...
Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attack: Protect Yourself
- December 12, 2021
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This time of year can be hard on the heart.
The United States has more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year's Day than at any other time of year, so the American Heart Association (AHA) offers some holiday health tips.
"The holidays are a busy, often...