If you have a family history of hypertension or are already experiencing it yourself, be sure you are including exercise in your daily health care. This article includes even more research on the relationship between physical fitness and your blood pressure.
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Osteoporosis in Men
May 11th, 2012
While we hear a lot about osteoporosis in women, little is circulated about this condition in men. Certainly, osteoporosis seems less prevalent in men, but about 20% of men over 65 develop this condition. A study recently compared different levels of exercise with bone health. The drum beat continues: exercise for your health!! Read more here.
Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Recurrence of Cancer
May 3rd, 2012
Just as we work on healthy lifestyles to reduce our potential risk of cancer, it is important to maintain healthy habits when recovering from cancer. Exercise and a diet low in carbohydrates is critical. This article summarizes recent findings. Click here.
Exercise–For Hypertension
April 23rd, 2012
New research results show that exercise seems to reduce risk of death in those with high blood pressure. While this may seem an obvious result, I’m always encouraged when research bears out what might be considered common sense. So, go get some exercise 
and then read more here.
Exercise–For Your Brain Health!
April 20th, 2012
Good news! More research is showing that exercise improves brain function–and that you’re never too old to start!! Click here.
Heart Health
April 20th, 2012
Here are some “doable” goals for improving your heart health–Live long and prosper!! Click here.
Skin Cancer, Coffee and Exercise
April 10th, 2012
Recent research has found a reduction in skin cancer incidence in mice who have been given the equivalent of a cup of strong coffee followed by exercise. Read the full article here.
Epigenetics for Optimizing Weight
March 22nd, 2012
Exciting research is indicating that exercise can turn off “obesity genes”! As important is that watching television can turn them on! So if you find yourself overweight, get exercising not only for improving your basal metabolic rate, but to turn off the tendency to become obese. Read more here.
Exercise–for Brain Health
March 9th, 2012
Exercise is a great way to optimize brain health. Not only does is promote circulation–which then brings nutrients and oxygen to your brain cells (and every other cell!)–but exercise also stimulates your brain cells. Stimulation of these neurons actually helps keep them alive! Get up from your computer, do some jumping jacks or march in place, then read more here!
Yoga Now Covered by Medicare!
February 27th, 2012
Good news–For those with heart disease, yoga is now covered by Medicare! Check with your insurance to see if this great exercise might be covered by your insurance!! To read a recent article, click here.