Exercise linked to a lower risk of gallstones
Exercise linked to a lower risk of gallstones A daily run or swim could put real distance between you and painful, debilitating gallstones, according to a…
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure A study published in todayís Journal of the American Medical Association is said to be the first to…
Low fat diet linked to injury risk in runners
Low fat diet linked to injury risk in runners Female recreational runners who eat an average amount of fat in their diets may be less likely than those who…
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack A brisk half-hour walk five days a week might make you healthier, but may not be enough to avoid a…
Americans urged to walk away from obesity
Americans urged to walk away from obesity A program that calls on Americans to take just a few steps toward weight loss is to be launched nationwide in May…
Exercise alone may prevent pre-diabetic syndrome
Exercise alone may prevent pre-diabetic syndrome A small study suggests that sedentary adults who get a few hours of exercise each week and don't lose…
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids The American Heart Association released new guidelines last week that aim to fight heart disease before…
Lifelong exercise tied to lower breast cancer risk
Lifelong exercise tied to lower breast cancer risk New study findings bolster the idea that regular exercise throughout life can help reduce a woman's…
Diet and exercise may protect from forgetfulness
Diet and exercise may protect from forgetfulness Scientists have found yet another reason to slim down: having a high blood sugar may contribute to the…
Running and weight training good for the heart
Running and weight training good for the heart While the total amount of exercise is important--more being better--new study findings suggest that turning…