SPOTLIGHT: Exercise keeping octogenarians fit
PAUL SWIECH The (Bloomington) Pantagraph BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Following his workout, Glenn Bradd lifted his shirt to reveal tight abdominals. “I’ve still got a six-pack,” the retired farmer said. “I’m not bragging. But I have worked for this.” “I think I’m doing pretty good for 87.” That’s right. Bradd, of Bloomington, will turn 87 on July 22. He has been exercising at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA …
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Strenuous Exercise May Protect Brain
(USA TODAY) — Older people who regularly exercise at moderate to intense levels may have a 40% lower risk of developing brain damage linked to ischemic strokes, certain kinds of dementia and mobility problems.
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Setting small goals makes exercise easy
Now that beach season is upon us, plenty of people are thinking about picking up another shape-up routine. Starting an exercise program – and sticking with it – is all about recognizing your own style.
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Exercise may solve diabetes dilemma
Pregnant women will be asked to get on their bikes as part of a major WA study. The Cycle Study, involving at least 200 women with a history of gestational diabetes, aims to prevent a recurrence and reduce the chances of obesity and diabetes in the offspring. The women will take part in a supervised exercise program in their own homes.
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Exercise protects the heart via nitric oxide
( Emory University ) Exercise both reduces the risk of a heart attack and protects the heart from injury if a heart attack does occur. For years, doctors have been trying to dissect how this second benefit of exercise works, with the aim of finding ways to protect the heart after a heart attack. Researchers have identified the ability of the heart to produce and store nitric oxide as an …
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