Exercise - Everyday Activities
To stay fit and healthy we need to exercise regularly. Research suggests that maintaining an active lifestyle is the key to good health and weight management. You can plan physical activity by doing things like going to the gym or playing sport. ... [... more]
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Postnatal Exercise - Issues To Consider
Regular exercise for the new mother offers a range of health benefits. These benefits include a speedier return to pre-pregnancy weight, and increased ability to cope with the demands of a newborn baby. Always consult with your doctor or midwife ... [... more]
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Epilepsy And Exercise
Some people with epilepsy avoid exercise because they are afraid they will have a seizure during the activity. In fact, it is extremely rare for a person to have an epileptic seizure while exercising. Rather than triggering seizures, physical ... [... more]
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Parkinson's Disease And Exercise
Parkinson's disease is an incurable, progressive neurological condition. The symptoms include tremor, rigidity, slowness and impaired movement. Evidence suggests that regular exercise can improve some of these symptoms and enhance quality of ... [... more]
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Exercise Intensity
This method requires you to rate how hard you're working by observing your body's physical signs. Aim to experience the exercise signs 3-7 in the chart below to keep within your target heart rate. You can keep a diary of your exertion ratings to ... [... more]
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Pregnancy And Exercise - Quiz
Exercise during pregnancy is important but take care. Try our quick health quiz and find out which exercises are recommended. Learn why exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor and the abdominal muscles should also be included in your exercise ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis And Exercise
Moderate, regular exercise should be considered an essential part of any osteoporosis treatment programme. See your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional for expert guidance. Always start your exercise programme slowly and under ... [... more]
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Asthma And Exercise
Most people with asthma have asthma symptoms if they exercise in dry or cold air. When at rest, you breathe through your nose and the air is warmed, moistened and filtered as it enters your body. When you exercise, you need more oxygen and so you ... [... more]
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Arthritis And Exercise
Arthritis is a general term that describes more than 100 different conditions that cause pain, stiffness and often inflammation in one or more joints. Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis and improve joint mobility and ... [... more]
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Cancer - Exercise To Help You Cope
Cancer and cancer treatments can make a person feel too tired to exercise. However, studies show that regular, moderate physical activity can help a person who has cancer to cope with the disease and the side effects of treatment. Your doctor can ... [... more]
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Arthritis And Water Exercise
Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is particularly helpful, because your body weight is supported and the resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance. Activities such as stretching or walking through water can exercise ... [... more]
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Depression And Exercise
On average, depressed people only exercise about half as much as people who aren't depressed. This lack of cardiovascular fitness puts a depressed person at an increased risk of heart attack. It also seems that depression and exercise influence ... [... more]
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