New research is suggesting that you are going to get much more than a workout when you hit the gym. Researchers are discovering that gyms and the exercise equipment they run is contaminated with all sorts of germs ranging from the Norovirus to MRSA. One study found that the Norovirus and MRSA are commonly found […]
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It has been discovered that women who undergo early menopause are at a greater risk of having a cardiac incident or a stroke. The study was conducted at the University of Alabama on twenty five hundred women. In this study there were almost seven hundred women that had undergone early menopause. It was discovered that […]
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There is a social belief that pregnant women must be sedentary for the health of their unborn child. While this is true for complicated pregnancies, most expecting women actually benefit from moderate exercise. The main benefits are to mood, with high endorphin levels released while working out. Other benefits are improved sleep, strengthening muscles, managing […]
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A new British study found that vigorous exercise may benefit smokers who are trying to quit. The study, which analyzed findings from 19 different clinical trials, found that smokers reported a decrease in the frequency and severity of nicotine cravings during and after medium- to high-level aerobic activity. The clinical trials divided participants into two […]
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After the 2012 London Olympics, millions of Britons felt the fitness fever and began working out. To save costs, many of these spirited people tried to exercise at home. The resulting damage to home, property, and body resulted in over 2.1 billion pounds in insurance claims. At home exercise routines include home equipment, the Wii […]
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A new Canadian study has found that adding just 7 minutes of intense physical activity to a child’s regular schedule can have major benefits when it comes to protecting their long-term heart health. The study followed 605 Alberta children aged 9 to 17, and found that a daily burst of intense activity just 7 minutes […]
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