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| High-intensity interval training is time-efficient and effective, study suggests - The usual excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research. The study adds to the growing evidence for the benefits of short term high-intensity interval training (HIT) as a time-efficient but safe alternative to traditional types of moderate long term exercise. Astonishingly, it is possible to get more by doing less! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST |
| New alterations found in young adults with type 2 diabetes - Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young. A new study demonstrates that obese subjects between 18 and 25 years of age carry mitochondrial proteins and genes that work abnormally and that these anomalies contribute to generating insulin resistance and a reduced response to physical exercise. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST |
| Weight-bearing exercise does not prevent increased bone turnover during weight loss - During weight loss, bones are being remodeled -- breaking down old bone and forming new bone -- at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility. In a new study researchers found that weight-bearing exercise, in this case, fast walking or jogging, did not prevent the increased bone turnover caused by weight loss. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST |
| Women more affected than men by air pollution when running marathons - Findings come from a comprehensive study that evaluated marathon race results, weather data, and air pollutant concentrations in seven marathons over a period of 8 to 28 years. The top three male and female finishing times were compared with the course record and contrasted with air pollutant levels, taking high temperatures that were detrimental to performance into consideration. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST |
| Students' physical fitness associated with academic achievement; organized physical activity - Physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a new study. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST |
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Family Gardens
The cost of food and transportation is up, and despair is rampant, but there are still things we can do that are beneficial and fun for our families...
The cost of food and transportation is up, and despair is rampant, but there are still things we can do that are beneficial and fun for our families...
Simply Your Camping Trips
Many people believe that some of the best memories of their lives have come from family camping experiences. By involving the entire family, keeping it simple, and combining the trip with fishing, snorkeling, birding, photography...
Many people believe that some of the best memories of their lives have come from family camping experiences. By involving the entire family, keeping it simple, and combining the trip with fishing, snorkeling, birding, photography...
Learn a Foreign Language for fun
Have you ever been sitting in a café, or in a supermarket, and heard snatches of a conversation in a foreign language, and wished you knew what they were saying? Many people have, and many are beginning to do something...
Have you ever been sitting in a café, or in a supermarket, and heard snatches of a conversation in a foreign language, and wished you knew what they were saying? Many people have, and many are beginning to do something...
Growing Up With Books
It is a proven fact that children who are encouraged to read at an early age do better in almost every aspect of the education system. Reading to a child even before they are able to read for themselves not only encourages the child to read...
It is a proven fact that children who are encouraged to read at an early age do better in almost every aspect of the education system. Reading to a child even before they are able to read for themselves not only encourages the child to read...
Enjoying North Alabama
If you want your life to be a little more laid back, want lots of recreational opportunities, enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat, and a lower cost of living, you may want to check out north Alabama...
If you want your life to be a little more laid back, want lots of recreational opportunities, enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat, and a lower cost of living, you may want to check out north Alabama...
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