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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.
"Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
"This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.
Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article
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Gabrielle Boger , NASM Elite Trainer answered:Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?Many people ward off of strength training when trying to lose weight, with the fear of "bulking up". In fact, strength training will aid in the weight loss process and even speed it up. You will not bulk up unless you are lifting very heavy loads. Using body weight training or light weight/high reps
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