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Get Up and Get Moving

In the world of fitness and health, there is a lot of talk about the need to remain physically active.  So you might think that as long as you’re getting in half an hour of exercise everyday, physical activity levels are being met. Not so fast.  There may be more to it than this.  In fact, a new study looks at women in particular and finds that despite exercising; too much sitting doesn’t reduce the risk of certain health conditions.  In other words, you are no better off in lowering the chance of diabetes, premature death, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. … Continue reading →

Stress That Comes From Family Can Cause Angina

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Some of the heart problems that run in your family could be due to the amount of stress that your family members cause each other. A Danish study finds that people who frequently fight with their spouses had a higher risk of developing angina. Genealogists may want to look again at the family dynamics of their ancestors. Cardiovascular disease is something that tends to run in families. Some of this has to do with lifestyle choices. People tend to eat the foods that they grew up eating. If your family likes to eat a lot of foods that are high … Continue reading →

Types of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an umbrella that encompasses many specialties. Here are a few of the most common areas of specialization for physical therapists. Pediatric physical therapy deals with congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, neuroskeletal, and other disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. A pediatric physical therapist can help detect, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of conditions, including: Cerebral palsy Spina bifida Developmental delays Pediatric physical therapy focuses on balance and coordination, improving motor skills (both fine motor and gross motor), building strength and endurance, and sensory integration. At the other end of life, geriatric physical therapists deals with aging and … Continue reading →

Gyms Catering to Members with Health Issues

Are you getting the most out of your gym? When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago her doctor recommended she follow a regimented fitness program. She started going to a run-of-the-mill gym in her very small hometown and worked out with a trainer. However, she never quite felt comfortable with the exercise routine and she ended up canceling her gym membership less than a year later. I always thought that had she found a better gym (unfortunately there are only two gyms in the city she lives in) she would have stuck with the program. … Continue reading →

Music For Your Health

Music doesn’t just soothe the savage beast. Music can be used to treat a number of different conditions! Here are a few. Use music with guided imagery to deal with chronic pain. Studies from the Cleveland Clinic found that listening to music for just an hour per day can relieve pain by as much as twenty percent. Why? Because music seems to stimulate the release of endorphins in the brain that mask pain. Use music (singing and playing an instrument) to help increase breathing capacity. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who sing and/or play an instrument experience slower, deeper … Continue reading →

Fat Cells May Prevent Cancer Fighting Mechanism

We have known for a long time now that obesity increases our cancer risk. New studies have found though that fatty tissue actually decreases the body’s ability to fight cancer. This study was performed in mice, and by decreasing their percentage body fat (with surgery or by running three to five km a day on training wheels) made them more able to fight skin cancer. Researchers at Rutgers University performing this study on mice suggest that fat cells could potentially be secreting compounds that counteract the body’s main anti-tumour defense systems. This system is called apoptosis and is pretty much … Continue reading →

Jogging for Fitness

Jogging for fitness is one of the best ways to get you in shape and stay that way. All you need is you and a pair of shoes and you can get started. Jogging improves your physical condition in many ways. It makes your heart stronger, boosts your muscle tone and strength, reduces stress, and also can help other health problems, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Jogging for fitness takes more of a commitment than walking does, but you will see significantly higher rewards in terms of your improvements in endurance and strength. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has said … Continue reading →

Jogging Your Way to a Healthy Body

Jogging can be done almost anytime and anywhere. It is great for the mind, body and spirit, and is a fantastic way to lose weight. In fact, jogging helps the human body burn more calories than almost any other cardiovascular exercise. It has several other advantages as well. Because jogging is such a great cardiovascular exercise, there is no question that it strengthens your heart. With a regular routine, jogging helps reduce the risk of heart attack and heart disease. It also helps to lower your blood pressure. Not only does jogging strengthen your heart, it also improves your muscle … Continue reading →

Spring Grooming: An Affair of All Seasons

If you haven’t groomed your dog all winter, do not expect the spring thaw to make the situation any easier or cheaper! Grooming your pet must be an affair of all seasons, not just the warmer months. For many, it is something that is considered part of a daily routine, and this is really the perfect way to get rid of that thick winter coat. (Not yours, your dog’s!) Dogs with heavy coats can get very mattted, making the groomer’s back and job grueling, more difficult and more expensive. Now before the weather really changes, is the time for all … Continue reading →