New study shows physical activity is top predictor of when you might die
If you need one more reason to follow through on your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise next year, consider this ...
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1 in 7 seniors meet federal physical activity guidelines
Data: CDC's National Health Statistics Report; Chart: Axios Visuals Roughly 1 in 7 Americans 65 and older are meeting federal physical activity guidelines during their leisure time, a new report ...
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10 Easy Steps to Increase Your Physical Activity and Exercise
Have you made a personal goal to improve your health and fitness through increased physical activity and exercise? Starting to exercise more regularly can be a challenging but an incredibly rewarding ...
Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggests
Encouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify ...
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Short bursts of physical activity cut women’s risk of heart attack
Even just a few minutes of vigorous movement per day lowers the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, like heart attack and heart failure, in women.
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More Activity, Less Risk: Tell Your MD How Much You Move
It’s not fun for folks to admit to their doctor that they’re a couch potato.But such a frank talk could help protect ag ...
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Physical activity linked to lower risk of having chronic conditions
University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease.