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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 »

Yoga Pose for Stress

By beth irvine , Health Expert

...different directions⎯ this comforting and head clearing yoga pose is the position you will... Read more »

The Joys of Exercise During a Diabetic Pregnancy

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...Wow, that's impressive! Luckily, exercise during pregnancy does not need to be - and probably... Read more »

Stuck in a Fitness Rut? Turn Up the Volume...Or Just Change Channels.

By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

...synchronized yoga routine. Nia Speaking of pregnancy, I did this all throughout my... Read more »

Rockabye Baby - Pregnancy

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...comes into the world. During the first trimester of pregnancy, several factors can disturb your... Read more »

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Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment

...with you. Your doctor will conduct tests to rule out factors that may be causing the symptoms such as pregnancy, iron deficiency and end-stage renal failure. You can expect that he or she will ask... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Lifestyle Changes

...not take into consideration the possible benefits of folate on the heart. Low levels of folate during pregnancy are common without supplements; deficiencies at that time increase the risk of... Read more »

Depression Diet, Exercise

...so-called runner's high. And, of course, weight loss and increased muscle tone can boost self-esteem.Yoga. Yoga practice, which involves rhythmic stretching movements and breathing, has been found... Read more »

Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles

...osteoarthritis.Range-of-motion exercises increase the amount of movement in a joint and muscle. The best examples are yoga and tai chi, which focus on flexibility, balance, and proper breathing.... Read more »

Preventing Migraines

...prevention include hypnosis, meditation, visualization and guided imagery, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, and other relaxation exercises. There is no clear evidence that any of these techniques... Read more »

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