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Exercise
A Newly Discovered Benefit of Strength Training
By
Jane Farrell
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Older adults who followed strength-training guidelines had lower odds of dying than those who weren’t as physically active, according to … Read More→
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Exercise
Just 1 Minute of Intense Exercise Produces Health Benefits
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Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario have found that a single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits … Read More→
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Exercise
Get Your Spring Fitness Game On
By
Jane Farrell
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By Delaina Dixon Hi, thirdAGE readers. I’m so excited to be joining you on a monthly basis to bring you … Read More→
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Exercise
Heart Health
Greek Dancing Improves Jumping Ability of Elderly Heart Failure Patients
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As a thirdAGE visitor, you probably remember the sirtaki danced in the 1974 movie “Zorba, the Greek”. Now a study … Read More→
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Exercise
Questions over Safety of Whole Body Electrical Stimulation
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It’s time to regulate the use of whole body electrical stimulation, argue doctors in a paper published March 30th 2016 … Read More→
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Brain Health
Exercise
Mind & Body Wellness
Senior Health
Exercise May Slow Brain Aging by 10 Years for Older People
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Exercise in older people is associated with a slower rate of decline in thinking skills that occurs with aging. People … Read More→
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Exercise
Have a Great Spring Workout
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
By the time spring rolls around we’re all itching to get outside and escape the cold weather. It’s finally time … Read More→
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Exercise
Tips to Help You Get Back to Working Out at the Gym
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Rocking the gym as part of your New Year’s resolution can be a daunting task. While showing up may be … Read More→
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Exercise
Health & Fitness
Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Using fitness DVDs may seem like an ideal way to get into shape, but they could have a negative effect … Read More→
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Exercise
10 Tips for Staying Fit for the New Year
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Editor’s Note: After the season for holiday dinners, desserts and drinking with family and friends, you may need some help … Read More→
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Aging Well
Brain Health
Exercise
Health & Fitness
Study Links Physical Activity to Better Memory Among Older Adults
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Just in case you need one more reason to get up off the couch or the desk chair, a study … Read More→
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Exercise
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Mind & Body Wellness
Stuck Inside? Exercises to Do at Home
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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The snowy season is upon us – but you can still exercise even in the middle of a blizzard! Here, … Read More→
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Exercise
Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2016
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thirdAGE
thirdAGE
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Are you tracking your running mileage, calories burned or average heart rate using a wearable device? The American College of … Read More→
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Exercise
Senior Men Expend Almost as Much Energy as Elite Cyclists
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thirdAGE
thirdAGE
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Seniors can expend almost as much energy as a Tour de France cyclist, according to a new study. Researchers from … Read More→
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Exercise
Health & Fitness
Fitness Over 50 Survey
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thirdAGE
thirdAGE
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Staying active over 50 is just as important as staying fit in younger years – if not more so. According … Read More→
Exercise
Health & Fitness
Great Workouts for Women Over 40
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Hitting 40 is a milestone… that can wreak havoc on your body! Even the most dedicated gym diva may feel … Read More→
Exercise
Health & Fitness
Can Exercise Be Replaced with a Pill?
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Everyone knows that exercise improves health, and ongoing research continues to uncover increasingly detailed information on its benefits for metabolism, … Read More→
Exercise
Injury Prevention & Treatment
Bike Helmets Reduce Severity of Injuries
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If you’re heading out for a bracing fall bike ride, don’t forget to wear a helmet. Helmeted bicycle riders have … Read More→
