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Influence of the exercises to people's heart

www.justmove.org // 20 Apr, 2007

Physical inactivity is a risk factor for heart disease. Overall, heart disease is almost twice as likely to develop in inactive people than in those who are more active. Regular physical activity (even mild to moderate intensity) can help reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, burning calories through physical activity may help you lose weight or stay at your desirable weight – which also helps lower your risk of heart disease.  More →

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Exercise melts body fat

www.chasefreedom.com // 5 Apr, 2007

The leading experts now recommend that people who want to lose weight start increasing their physical activity. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising regularly. More →

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Quick fitness for busy moms

www.thedietchannel.com // 26 Apr, 2007

For women with babies or small kids, finding time to exercise can be challenging. With the sleep-deprivation factor, minimal personal time, and the priority changes that babies and small children bring – are there any fitness options for busy moms? Actually it's possible to solve this problem by the short mini-circuit which is the perfect daily routine to help you burn a few extra calories and tighten up some common problem areas (i.e. the hips, thighs, buns, upper body and abdomen). More →

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Correlation of physical activity and health of the heart

www.justmove.org // 22 Apr, 2007

Your heart, like any other muscle in your body, gets stronger with regular exercise. The right kind of exercise increases cardiovascular fitness by improving blood circulation throughout your body. A strong heart does not have to work as hard to circulate the blood through the body because it can pump more efficiently with each beat. More →

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Profile of the Type 2 Diabetes

www.s2mw.com // 22 Apr, 2007

Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease that develops when the body does not produce enough insulin and does not efficiently use the insulin it does produce. Type 2 diabetes is often linked with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise. Obesity and physical inactivity are two risk factors for type 2 diabetes.  More →

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Importance of being active

win.niddk.nih.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

Some people are active every day. You see them walking through your neighborhood, carrying a gym bag to work, or running around the park. Do you know how people make regular physical activity a part of their lives? Regular physical activity may also help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and colon cancer. More →

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Be active at any size!

win.niddk.nih.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

There may be special challenges for very large people. You may not be able to bend or move in the same way that other people can. It may be hard to find clothes and equipment for exercising. You may feel self-conscious being physically active around other people.  More →

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Basic rules of fitness

www.fitness.gov // 20 Apr, 2007

If you want to achieve some goals exercise must become one of those things that you do without question, like bathing and brushing your teeth. How often, how long and how hard you exercise, and what kinds of exercises you do should be determined by what you are trying to accomplish. Your goals, your present fitness level, age, health, skills, interest and convenience are among the factors you should consider. Your exercise program should include something from each of the four basic fitness components.  More →

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Walking helps to lose weight

www.chasefreedom.com // 5 Apr, 2007

Walking at a moderate pace yields longer workouts with less soreness -eading to more miles and more calories spent on a regular basis. More →

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Researchers found obesity gene

www.medicalnewstoday.com // 13 Apr, 2007

UK researchers have discovered a commonly occurring gene variant that may explain why some people become overweight while others do not. A person with two copies of the FTO variant is likely on average to weigh 3 kilos (6.6 pounds) more than a person who does not have the FTO variant at all, and if they have only one copy they are likely on average to weigh 1.2 kilos (2.6 pounds) more. More →

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Food pyramids myths

www.hsph.harvard.edu // 19 Apr, 2007

A lot of confusing information about nutrition have appeared in the media and certain health circles, making it very hard to know what to eat. So, it's necessary to dispel a few nutrition myths regarding Food pyramids.  More →

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