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Too Much Water During Exercise Riskier Than Dehydration

Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005

A new study reports that athletes who drink too much water are at risk of diluting the sodium content of their blood, causing hyponatremia and putting them at risk for seizures, coma and death

Physical Activity Increases Insulin Sensitivity 44%

Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Physical Activity in women with type 2 diabetes may not only reduce waist size, but can also reduce the amount of visceral fat surrounding organs in the abdomen — the type of fat known to be associated with insulin resistance, even without diet

The Magic Bullet for Quality of Life

Posted: Monday, March 07, 2005

Exercising is the closest thing to a 'magic bullet,' to ensure longevity and a good quality of life,"

Fifty-two percent of doctors tell their patients to exercise, but only 14 percent actually prescribe it.

Direct Correlation of Sexual Function and Exercise

Posted: Friday, February 18, 2005

A growing body of evidence supports the notion that regular exercise may enhance sexuality through a variety of mechanisms that affect both the mind and body. It can also improve blood glucose control, both sex and exercise.

Walk 2000 More Steps a Day and Never Gain Another Pound

Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2005

6000 steps a day significantly reduces risk of death, and 8000-10,000 a day promotes weight loss

Endurance Exercise Linked to Heart Health

Posted: Wednesday, February 02, 2005

The capacity for endurance exercise is linked to cardiovascular health which is good news for long- distance runners.

Coffee Impairs Peak Heart Function During Exercise

Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise.

Have Low Blood Pressure? Drink Water

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

According to research published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, drinking two glasses of water can raise blood pressure, potentially providing a solution for patients with low blood pressure while standing, caused by autonomic failure.

More Exercise And Less Research Needed

Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2004

The results are in, in addition to greater fitness, 8 weeks of aerobic exercise improves HDL cholesterol and endothelial function in overweight children and adolescents

People With Diabetes Benefit More From Exercise Than Healthy People

Posted: Wednesday, December 01, 2004

People at high risk for heart disease benefit more from exercise than healthy people who exercise,
Even moderate physical activity can sharply reduce the chance of dying among people with diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors.