by Sue Robbins | Aug 8, 2016 | Wellness
Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long airline flight reduces blood flow to the legs, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 5, 2016 | Wellness
“Left uppercut! Left uppercut!” yells Joey DeMalavez, Philly tough guy and former pro boxer, as seven neophyte pugilists advance, slicing the air with gloved fists at Joltin’ Jabs, the trainer’s Main Street Manayunk Gym. Their opponents: in the...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 17, 2016 | Wellness
Poor physical fitness and sedentary behavior are linked to increased pain conditions in children as young as 6-8 years old, according to the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study ongoing at the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 12, 2016 | Wellness
A new study offers further evidence for the health benefits of exercise, after finding that adults who are physically fit in midlife are significantly less likely to have a stroke in later life. Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the U.S....
by Sue Robbins | Apr 24, 2016 | Wellness
Federal recommendations state that adults of all ages should ensure they get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity. Walking is an easy way to reach this target; it is self-paced, requires no equipment and has low impact on the body. In fact, among...
