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MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Studies have shown that exercise can help ward off heart disease and cancer, and now new research shows that the reason why may be found within cells themselves.
Gary Nelson doesn't have much time to talk. On this sunny autumn afternoon, he is on a treadmill, puffing like a locomotive. He seems unfazed, as though he was just starting to break a sweat.
(ARA) - With all the bending, lifting and stretching involved, gardening can be a fun and effective workout - if you know how to make the most of it.
The Lonoke Community Center received the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Fitness award for health and fitness center leadership for the first time since the center opened in 2002.
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at Parkway Elementary School, a group of fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders pack the gym for an early morning workout before class. They jump rope, do chin-ups, climb peg boards and swing hula hoops to keep fit.
MIAMI-DADE Almost Broadway: Dance for fitness. Easy and low-impact dance routines from Broadway shows. Get exercise, have fun and make new friends. Donations support St. Philip's Music Ministries; 3-3:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 1142 Andalucia Ave., Coral Gables; call for price. 305-444-6176 or www.saintphilips.ws.
Valley racewalkers ignore laughs to reap health benefits of racewalking, a low-impact sport that's a good choice for Boomers.
Many experts say the South Side has enjoyed the good fortune to be relatively oblivious to the nation's recession.
By Leigh Kelley Times-News Staff Writer Michael Patterson dug in his heels and pulled on the rope as he and his teammates battled an opposing team at the Pump House Fitness Center in a furious tug of war.
With Thanksgiving comes the start of the holiday season, synonymous with family gatherings and an abundance of food.
On most days, at 3:30 a.m., South Lyon resident Sherry Bridson wakes up and heads to her TV, where for the next 90 minutes, she plays a video game. This is how she has lost 98 pounds -- and counting.
For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety. Lisa Druxman, who specializes in pre- and postnatal fitness, says that pregnant athletes don't have to completely overhaul their normal routine, as medical guidelines for exercise are now much less conservative than in years past.
MANSFIELD -- A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday is drawing support from north central Ohio school representatives and health officials.
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - Cancer survivorship is defined as anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis from the day of diagnosis until the end of life. However, cancer survivorship is a profound journey through diagnosis, treatment, coping with side effects, family dynamics, medical expenses and fear of recurrence. The Shaw Cancer Center is trying to address some of these issues with our Fit for ...
L’Observateur LaPlace’s Charles “Chuck” Wisher was honored last Saturday as Louisiana’s Senior Olympian of the Year at the Celebration of Athletes luncheon in Baton Rouge.
Anyone who is not aware of the variety of programs and fitness equipment available at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center will have the opportunity to tour the facility from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5, at no cost.
