Sidewalks, Crime Affect Women’s Physical Activity Throughout U.S

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Getting women to meet the U.S. federal government's recommended level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity remains a huge challenge. A large new study shows that where women live affects just how likely they are to exercise. The study, appearing online and in the November issue American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found ...

Health Of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Improved By Regular Physical Activity

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

According to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library, there are several reasons why individuals suffering with chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently lose fitness and have a hard time performing everyday tasks... Find more info about Health Of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Improved By Regular Physical Activity photos videos pictures. ...

2.8 Million Global Cancers Annually Linked To Diet, Bodyweight And Physical Activity

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

If some lifestyle factors could be improved, such as diet, physical activity and bodyweight, there would be 2.8 million fewer new cases of cancer each year worldwide, according to the charity World Cancer Research Fund. The UN Summit on NCD (Non-Communicable Diseases) has been described by the charity as a ...

Physical Activity Throughout Life Yields Measurable Benefits As We Age

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

The benefits of physical activity accumulate across a lifetime, according to a new study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers in England and Australia examined the associations of leisure time physical activity across adulthood with physical performance and strength in midlife in a ...

Physical Activity Goals Can Greatly Benefit Lives Of RA Patients

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

According to an investigation now available in Arthritis Care and Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), investigators from The Netherlands report physical activity goals are more likely to be achieved if the patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has a higher level of self-efficacy for physical activity. ...