Treadmill session lowers blood pressure New research shows that a single 45-minute treadmill session significantly reduced blood pressure for almost a day in older men with mild hypertension...
As technology advances, physical activity declines Armed with modern conveniences such as cars, computers and electric lawn mowers, Americans are less physically active, and may be digging their own graves in the war against chronic disease...
School activity areas alone do not boost exercise Most US middle schools have physical activity areas -- but few students visit these areas outside of physical education classes, and many of those who do visit just "hang out" rather than exercise, report California researchers...
Weight lifting helps heart, drops blood pressure Pumping iron isn't just for bodybuilders. A panel of experts at the American Heart Association (AHA) reports that weight training is a good way to improve heart health...
Guided exercise helps obese children with asthma Children who have asthma or who are obese, or both, report a better sense of well-being and show improved fitness after 2 months in a guided exercise program combined with "rap groups" and lifestyle education...
Healthy docs beget healthy patients When it comes to instilling good exercise habits, healthy doctors can shape healthy patients, results of a recent study suggest...
Body's power supply impacts human speed records Two "power laws" seem to govern the record-breaking performances of world-class runners and swimmers, according to researchers who studied speed among the last century's world-record holders...
To get obese kids to exercise, turn off the TV Encouraging obese children to reduce the amount of time they spend being inactive-- such as watching TV or playing video games -- is an important step in helping them to lose weight...
Aerobic exercise benefits elder hearts If you are in your 60s and 70s and in good health, vigorous aerobic exercise may be the best way to improve your cardiovascular health, researchers report...
