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Sport And Fitness For Health
Train More Effectively with a Heart Rate Monitor
by Matt Ream
Today's heart rate monitors have made it easier for athletes of all levels to get the same feedback they would get from a high-priced trainer. It's like having a personal coach strapped to your wrist.
Mid-Life Exercise Keeps Brain Fit
by Tom Harrison
People who engage in regular exercise during their middle-age years may lower their risk of suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia in later life, according to research published in The Lancet Neurology.
You Don't Have to Strain for Cardio Fitness Gains
by Rita Jenkins
Quantity may beat quality when it comes to exercise and heart health. Adults who engage in mild exercise -- such as walking briskly for 12 miles a week -- can improve their aerobic fitness significantly and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Exercise May Improve Cartilage in Arthritic Knees
by Rita Jenkins
Moderate exercise may improve the physical composition of joint cartilage in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a recent study.
Your Exercise Program - 7 Things You Must Know To Succeed
by Marie N. Borges
Can you lose weight without exercise? Sure you can, but it will definitely be tougher. In addition, your body will not have the lean, toned look that you surely want; otherwise, what's the point?