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Exercise
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.Exercise is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation. Exercise is useful in preventing or treating coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, weakness, diabetes, obesity, and depression. Range of motion is one aspect of exercise important for increasing or maintaining joint function. Strengthening exercises provide appropriate resistance to the muscles to increase endurance and strength.
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NOV 08, 2017
Space & Astronomy
Russia is now conducting research on how long-term space travel may impact human behavior. Six people, including three m
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
NOV 07, 2017
Health & Medicine
Getting a good night's sleep is a crucial part of staying healthy. Sleep deprivation doesn't just mean staying u
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 03, 2017
Health & Medicine
Obesity remains a significant health problem in the United States. About 15 million people are obese and since 40% of al
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 02, 2017
Videos
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...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 02, 2017
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
NOV 01, 2017
Cardiology
Some people receive a warning from their body that a serious stroke is on the way, a warning that comes in the form of a
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 31, 2017
Cancer
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...
OCT 31, 2017
Videos
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...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
OCT 27, 2017
Health & Medicine
It's a common paradox in some illnesses that while exercise and regular physical activity is is beneficial, the illn
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 25, 2017
Genetics & Genomics
Research has shown that people who don't get enough sleep or who are inactive, can disrupt many aspects of their physiol
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 25, 2017
Health & Medicine
Pick up any magazine that deals with health or fitness and you will find that exercise is vital. Diet is the other half
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 24, 2017
Health & Medicine
When a woman is pregnant, it's often said that she is eating for two. While that may be true, what matters more than
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 13, 2017
Videos
The liver performs many vital metabolic functions for our bodies. It regulates the levels of sugar, fat, and protein tha
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 12, 2017
Cardiology
The ancient art of Tai Chi could benefit heart disease patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation, which, m
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 11, 2017
Neuroscience
Yoga is something most people are familiar with, but what might not be as well-known is that yoga is more than just some
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 09, 2017
Cardiology
When your muscles feel stiff - if you’ve just woken up or you’re sore from exercise - it’s difficult t
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 06, 2017
Videos
Lots of people go to the gym to work out. Whether your goal is to build body muscle or lose body fat, some forms of exer
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
OCT 06, 2017
Cardiology
We all know what it’s like to be emotionally invested in a sports event, our hearts racing with every point-scorin
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 29, 2017
Videos
Everyone learns differently, but if you're trying to cram knowledge into your head at an excessive rate, such as when le
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
SEP 25, 2017
Cardiology
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to reap the benefits of exercise. Even the lightest forms of physical activ
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 21, 2017
Neuroscience
That mid-afternoon slump that seems so familiar isn't really about having too much food at lunch, or not having enou
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 20, 2017
Videos
Sleep is an essential part of life, and without it, your body doesn't get to recharge and rest from a hard day's work. A
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
SEP 18, 2017
Neuroscience
Virtual reality (VR) headsets are very popular with gamers. Being immersed in a different world and being able to intera
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 06, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers are making strides in synthetic biology, and are not starting to learn how to add functionality to genomes,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch