While diet is important, a study from Australia found that exercise is actually more important in reducing the percentage of body fat in children 8 – 12 years old. Researchers found that “physical activity is the main source of variation in the percent body fat of healthy community-based Australian children.” In addition, there is...
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Exercise Reduces Childhood Body Fat
Exercise Increases Child Bone Mass
Exercise provides many benefits for children. In addition to increasing health and reducing the risk of disease, it can also increase bone mass. A study of children 6-9 years old found that “increased exercise improves bone mass and in girls bone size without affecting fracture risk.” The researchers noted that “society ought to encourage...
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Sitting Increases All-Death Mortality
“Studies have shown that adults spend about half of their time at work and even more sitting.” A number of studies demonstrate that sitting increases the risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality (dying from anything). “Recent emerging findings have shown that breaking up sedentary time potentially has a beneficial...
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Your Doctor’s Risky Philosophy
An important study found that medical doctors who exercise and don’t smoke are more likely to recommend lifestyle modifications to improve patient health. Researchers found that “those who exercised at least once per week or did not actively smoke were approximately twice as likely to recommend these interventions.” An important point that every patient...
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Spinal Manipulation Best for Neck Pain
Approximately 70% of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives, many of us more than once. While some people will be tempted to take a drug to relieve their pain, recent research demonstrates that this is the wrong choice. The study compared spinal manipulation (SMT), medication and “home exercise with...
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Fitness Beats Weight Loss
While it is important to keep your weight at a healthy level, a recent study found that weight loss (defined as lowering a person’s body-mass index) was not associated with a reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality (dying from anything) or cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. The study involved over 14,000 men with an...
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Lower Blood Pressure at Middle Age to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
A new study found that middle age people can actually reduce their “lifetime risk” (LTR) of cardiovascular disease simply by lowering their blood pressure. Conversely an increase in blood pressure at middle age is likely to increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. It is important for men and women to recognize that they can...
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Vigorous Exercise Burns Calories after You Finish Your Workout
It’s great to see the calorie counter climb as you work out on a machine that has such a feature. Burning 400 calories in 30 minutes helps quantify your progress and may even give you license to eat something sweet. A recent study found that you don’t stop burning calories when you step off...
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Keep Your Brain Young with Exercise
There is a growing list of health benefits provided by routine exercise. Regular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, several cancers (including breast cancer) and fibromyalgia. Exercise also lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol, increases your heart health and increases your life expectancy. In addition to the above, studies are demonstrating that...
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Coronary Risk Impacts Erectile Dysfunction
Research has shown that the modifiable risks factors for coronary artery disease are similar to those for erectile dysfunction (ED). It is likely that if you or someone you know is experiencing erectile dysfunction that they may also have risk factors for coronary artery disease. The good news is that the same “lifestyle interventions”...
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