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Health Encyclopedia: The Effects Of Exercise On Cancer, Neurological Disorders And Other Health Conditions

Exercise's Effects on Other Conditions

Physical activity makes you healthier. It lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and reduces bone loss. Physical activity also helps the body use calories more efficiently, which helps you eliminate body fat and lose weight. It also helps youmaintainweight loss by increasingyour metabolism andreducing your appetite.

Effect of Exercise on Cancer

A number of studies have indicated that regular exercise may reduce the risk of breast, prostate, and colon canc...

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Expert & Community Posts

Exercise and Pregnancy: Is It Safe When I Have a Heart Condition?

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

Although pregnancy can be a time of great joy and celebration, it can also be a period in a... Read more »

Breathless in Beijing: Olympics 2008

By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing began on Friday. I love the Olympics, always have, and you can... Read more »

The Joys of Exercise During a Diabetic Pregnancy

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

The other day I overheard one of my coworkers describing a kickboxing instructor at her gym. ... Read more »

What is the MS Community Saying about Exercise?

By Merely Me , Health Expert

I want to thank Nadja, Vicki, and Susan from the on-line MS community for their contributions and... Read more »

My Pregnancy Health

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

Pregnancy Tracker: 3.5 weeks postpartum Size of the Baby: 9 pounds Biggest Obstacle: Getting... Read more »

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Health Guide

Ear Infections: Home Remedies

Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies and common over the counter cold medicines may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for... Read more »

Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles

Exercise is critical for strong muscles and bones. Muscle strength declines as people age, but studies report that when people exercise they are stronger and leaner than others in their age... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy

Exercise and Physical TherapyExercise is not helpful for acute back pain. In fact, overexertion may be as unhelpful as prolonged bed rest during recovery. In one study, patients who immediately... Read more »

Exercise's Effects on the Lungs

Patients with chronic lung problems have difficulty exercising. Shortness of breath is a major limitation in most patients, but in about a third, muscle fatigue is an even greater problem. Although... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes

Many doctors suggest first trying lifestyle changes to reduce stress on affected joints. Physical therapy and supportive devices can be helpful. Intensive education on how to protect... Read more »

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