News tagged with weight lifting

Education doesn't increase odds that minorities play 'high-status' sports

Black and Mexican American doctors and lawyers aren't any more likely to play "high-status" sports such as golf or tennis than less educated people within their racial-ethnic groups, and more educated blacks may actually ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Regular exercise reduces patient anxiety by 20 percent, study finds

The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Weight training boosts breast cancer survivors' body image and intimate relationship satisfaction

In addition to building muscle, weightlifting is also a prescription for self-esteem among breast cancer survivors, according to new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine research. Breast cancer survivors who lift ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0