Regular jogging shows dramatic increase in life expectancy
Undertaking regular jogging increases the life expectancy of men by over six years and women by five and a half years.
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The benefits of a glass of milk a day
Drinking at least one glass of milk each day could aid brain and mental performance.
TV damages your health
Watching too much television or playing computer games damages your heart regardless of how much exercise you do, scientists have warned.
Older adults benefit from improved elasticity of arteries after aerobic exercise
Just three months of physical activity provides heart health benefits for older adults with type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries.
The art of practicing exercise medicine
Offers both exercise and health professionals the latest research and applications for integrating exercise into the treatment of 49 chronic diseases and disabilities.
Health clubs gain muscle in downturn
In a sign health-conscious Britons may be more reluctant to forgo their gym memberships than would have been expected, private health and fitness clubs had seen a 1 per cent like-for-like increase in membership numbers during the 12 months to the end of March.
Body-sculpting expert reveals how to get arms like Michelle Obama
Underscoring the important role cardio-workouts play in any body sculpting regimen he went on “You can have the best muscle definition in the world, but if you have that layer of fat over it, you’ll never see the tone underneath.”
Are Cyclists Pedalling Towards Osteoporosis?
People do not achieve peak bone mass until their late twenties, so if cyclists or swimmers are in their early or mid twenties, and they’re not doing any exercise that’s going to load their spine and help them achieve peak bone mass, they may be putting themselves at risk for a fracture.