For people with coronary heart disease, losing weight will not prolong life, a new study reports, but increasing physical activity will. To their surprise, Norwegian researchers found that in some coronary heart disease patients — those of normal weight — weight loss actually increased the risk for death. The study, in the Journal of the
There is no doubt that exercise of almost any kind helps one’s health. People that exercise and keep fit tend to have less stress, less heart disease, less chance of stroke, diabetes and many other illnesses and conditions. However, I do have to add a caveat here to say that over-exercising can be harmful. It’s
“Exercise isn’t really important for weight loss” has become a popular sentiment in the weight-loss community. “It’s all about diet,” many say. “Don’t worry about exercise so much.” This idea crept out amid infinite theories about dieting and weight loss, and it quickly gained popularity, with one article alone citing 60 studies to support and
Did you know that worldwide, there is a bone fracture every 3 seconds due to the damaging effects of osteoporosis? Worldwide, about 200 million women are affected by osteoporosis. In fact, about 1 in every 3 women worldwide age 50 and over will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Men, you’re not out of
Growing old can be the pits to many seniors. The older we get the more aches and pains we have, the more health issues we have, and we lose our youthful bodies. Our skin begins to look like crepe paper in areas and we lose muscle mass. Consequently, we have areas like our arms that
In recognition of American Heart Month in February, Lake Regional Health System is providing education to Lake Sun readers on various heart health topics. A heart attack can be strong motivation to start living healthier. But fear can get in the way of healthy activity. “It’s common for people who have survived a heart attack
I’m a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure. For about 3 years, I didn’t take any of my medications and I didn’t watch my diet or weight. I didn’t check my blood glucose levels nor did I monitor my blood pressure. In early July 2016, I wasn’t feeling right most of the day and
It’s easy to get discouraged by the boutique fitness craze with $25 per class fees and the weekly chore of sitting by your computer to reserve a spot in that popular spin class that always sells out. It’s often tempting to just skip it, so we rounded up our favorite free online workouts that you
[Chicago Tribune] — Getting active means staying active, and I tell my patients this is particularly true in the senior population. What better time than summer to embark on some new pursuits that ultimately lead to longer years of independent living and overall improved well-being. Older patients frequently come to see me complaining of problems
FRIDAY, May 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Pollution from diesel engines may cause heart damage, a British study suggests. “There is strong evidence that particulate matter emitted mainly from diesel road vehicles is associated with increased risk of heart attack, heart failure and death,” said lead author Dr. Nay Aung, a cardiologist and research fellow
