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When bosses are exercise friendly, workers get their move on
A new study reports that employees at exercise-friendly workplaces get more total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than do others – a sign that bosses might be able to influence the fitness of their ...
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Key to better health care may be a walk in the park
The payoff for investing in public parks and recreation sites may be healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained healthcare system, according to Penn State researchers.
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Exercise may lower risk of death for men with prostate cancer
A new study of men with prostate cancer finds that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of overall mortality and of death due to prostate cancer. The Harvard School of Public Health and University of California, ...
Jan 05, 2011 |
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Not putting the clocks back this weekend will improve health, says expert
Mayer Hillman, Senior Fellow Emeritus at the Policy Studies Institute, argues that the effect of doing so would be to increase the number of 'accessible' daylight hours and thus encourage more outdoor activity throughout ...
Oct 29, 2010 |
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Young teens who play sports feel healthier and happier about life
Taking part in sports is good all round for young teens: physically, socially, and mentally, according to a new study1 by Dr. Keith Zullig and Rebecca White from West Virginia University in the US. Their research shows that ...
Sep 22, 2010 |
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Most common 'moderate' activity in US? Preparing a meal
Only a tiny fraction of Americans heed the advice to take part in moderate or vigorous activity to keep weight down and stay healthy, and when they do, they're likely to do something a little self-defeating: prepare food.
Sep 15, 2010 |
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Brief exercise reduces impact of stress on cell aging, study shows
Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level.
May 26, 2010 |
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Mexican-Americans come closest to meeting national physical activity goals
When it comes to meeting national health goals for physical activity, Mexican-Americans are the most active group in America and may benefit from exercise that researchers typically have not measured, according to research ...
Feb 10, 2010 |
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