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The Benefit of Exercise in Women Post-Menopause
Over and over, we increasingly witness documentation of the lifelong benefits of physical exercise. Experts have even discovered and documented evidence that exercise is helpful in controlling the symptoms of arthritis, a rheumatic disease affecting the body's joints and connective tissues. We once thought exercise was something to be avoided by those with arthritic limbs. Now we know that in the case of rheumatic disease, exercise1:
- Keeps joints from stiffness
- Strengthens muscles sup...
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Studies: Exercise Has (At Least) Two Benefits
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...prevent or delay osteoarthritis. But to retain the benefits of exercise, you have to stick with... Read more »
Exercise & Mental Health
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...well controlled studies to clarify the mental health benefits of exercise among various... Read more »
Can Exercise Really Help Reduce Anxiety?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...high-intensity exercise showed the greatest results. The benefits of exercise on anxiety have... Read more »
New Study Shows Recess is an Important Part of School Day
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertAs parents, we know the benefit of exercise for our children. Exercise can help calm a hyperactive... Read more »
Lowering Dietary Fat May Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence
By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert...total calories -- previous blogs have highlighted the benefits of exercise in reducing the... Read more »
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...balance, and flexibility exercises. (We show you how in Chapter 4.)Now that you have read about all the benefits of exercise, we hope you are enthusiastic about getting started. However, it’s... Read more »Stay Active During the Holidays with These Heart Health Tips
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Health, Not Beauty, Motivates Women to Work Out
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