The Importance of Exercise in Cancer Recovery

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Cancer is not a new disease. While the types and instances of cancer have increased over the years the disease itself has plagued mankind for centuries. Even though our understanding of the disease has increased many times over throughout the centuries, some old...

Exercise to Prevent and Heal Depression

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Physical activity is being increasingly recognized as an effective tool to treat depression. New research is finding that moderate exercise can actually prevent episodes of depression in the long term. This study analyzed over 26 years’ worth of research...

Exercising the Body to Benefit the Brain

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We all know that exercising is important in maintaining the overall health of our bodies. By engaging in a regular exercise routine we can effectively manage our weight, boost our immune system, increase our lung capacity, and protect our heart and cardiovascular...

Strength Training and Exercises Stops Arthritis

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Strengthening exercises for the legs may help slow the progression of knee arthritis, a study shows. Researchers found that among older adults with knee osteoarthritis, those who underwent lower-body strength training showed less narrowing in the knee joint space over...

Physical Fitness Prevents Dementia

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Older adults who keep their bodies in shape may be keeping their minds fit as well, according to a study published. In a study of 460 79-year-olds, UK researchers found that those who performed well on a series of fitness tests also tended to score higher on tests of...