Posts Tagged ‘United States’

If you’re exercise-phobic, you’ll be happy here

July 6th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Although it’s known for its beautiful horse farms and as the “Thoroughbred Capital of the World,” Lexington, Kentucky has gained a new distinction — as the most sedentary city in the United States.

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Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented

November 7th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

SATURDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — Falls are a leading cause of
injury in the United States, but some simple precautions can help prevent
them, experts say.

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Health care blamed for US slump on global longevity scale

October 8th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Life expectancy is shorter in the United States compared with other wealthy nations because of its health care system — and not obesity, smoking, homicide or vehicle accidents, according to a study out Thursday.

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What are you doing today? Not exercising

September 18th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Only five percent of Americans do anything vigorous like biking or aerobics on a given day and preparing meals is the most common moderate physical activity, according to new research.




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Work/rest intervals ratchet up workouts

August 19th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – If your cardio routine is in the doldrums, try mixing a little tortoise in with that hare.

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Gym benefits undone by too much sitting

July 30th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.

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US Army failing troubled troops at home: general

July 30th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The US Army on Thursday said leadership and discipline have deteriorated at bases in the United States, with officers missing warning signs of soldiers on the verge of suicide.

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Hour of exercise? Yeah, right, many women say

April 1st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

March 23: A new study suggests that without making changes to their diet, women need exercise just to keep their weight stable--but exercise alone won't lead to weight loss. NBC Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell reports.  (Nightly News)Healthy middle-aged women in America will be hard pressed to get in the full hour of moderate exercise it will take to avoid gaining weight as they age, and it may be too challenging for some.


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Is exercise worth your time? Genes tell

February 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise.

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Owie! Readers share their weirdest gym injuries

January 31st, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Broken noses, fractured bones, smashed fingers, smooshed toes, bonked heads and banged knees — is there anything you guys haven’t managed to injure while working out?

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