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US unveils exercise plan for Americans
The US government unveiled a exercise guide for Americans on Tuesday, recommending two and half hours of physical activity a week for adults as a means of avoiding a range of health problems.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AFP)
2008-10-09
Health Tip: Exercise for People With Diabetes
HealthDay News) -- Exercise is a challenge for many people, but there are even more potential pitfalls for diabetics.
Source:(HealthDay News)
2008-09-24
Got a fat gene? Get active for 3-4 hours a day
CHICAGO (AP -- Maybe you CAN blame being fat on your genes. But there's a way to overcome that family history -- just get three to four hours of moderate activity a day. Sound pretty daunting? Not for the Amish of Lancaster County, Pa., who were the focus of a new study on a common genetic variation that makes people more likely to gain weight. It turns out the variant's effects can be blocked with physical activity -- lots of it.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-09-08
Study: When kids become teens, they get sluggish
CHICAGO - One of the largest studies of its kind shows just how sluggish American children become once they hit the teen years: While 90 percent of 9-year-olds get a couple of hours of exercise most days, fewer than 3 percent of 15-year-olds do.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-07-16
Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths
ATLANTA - The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-06-24
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