I’m piecing together the results of a study by Brazilian researchers presented at the recent meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Continue reading Positive results using exercise to treat fibromyalgia
Category Archives: Walking
Measuring physical exertion with hatha yoga
Does a typical yoga practice result in sufficient physical activity to improve and maintain cardiovascular fitness? Continue reading Measuring physical exertion with hatha yoga
Healthy holiday gift suggestions
Give your family and friends holiday gifts that help them eat healthier or become more active.
Twelve healthy suggestions
Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results
In 2007 there have been 4 published studies on this topic.
Here’s an overview. Continue reading Yoga and menopause: Review of recent study results
Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health?
Last year this blog suggested that a pedometer would make a healthy Christmas present. This year, you were advised of the AARP offer of a free pedometer.
But, did you get one?
Here’s why you should have. Continue reading Do pedometers motivate physical activity and improve health?
Why new mums get depressed and what to do about it
Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and a board certified lactation consultant from the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Her work focuses on family violence and perinatal health.
Here are her thoughts on postpartum depression. Continue reading Why new mums get depressed and what to do about it
New activity guidelines for seniors
HealthNotes Newswire reports on the new physical activity guidelines for adults 65 years and older, and adults 50 to 64 with chronic medical conditions.
Here are highlights from The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association recommendations. Continue reading New activity guidelines for seniors
Deadly depression in people with heart failure
This report provides a reason to review the past few months of CAM studies and reviews on depression. Continue reading Deadly depression in people with heart failure
Massage therapy reduces pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Swedish massage for 8 weeks improved pain, stiffness, physical function, walking, and range of motion in a study of 68 men and women with osteoarthritis (OA) .
Importantly, the improvement was sustained for 16 weeks.
Continue reading Massage therapy reduces pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Recommendations to prevent heart disease in diabetics
The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association each published guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Now, they have combined their guidelines, and here are highlights from the recommended lifestyle modifications. Continue reading Recommendations to prevent heart disease in diabetics
AARP offers a free pedometer
Need a smoke? Take a hike
Nicotine addiction has historically been one of the hardest addictions to break. So, anything that helps reduce cravings for a smoke is helpful.
Here’s what can be expected following an exercise session.
Self-care for peripheral neuropathy in HIV/AIDS
Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neurological complication in HIV, and it’s often associated with antiretroviral therapy. Patients experience muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness.
Here’s what people use to manage the discomfort. Continue reading Self-care for peripheral neuropathy in HIV/AIDS
Greater survival after breast cancer in active women who eat fruits and veggies
The results of this study differ from two earlier reports (here and here) in women with breast cancer — and exercise appears to be the difference. Continue reading Greater survival after breast cancer in active women who eat fruits and veggies
Comparing the effects of walking on blood pressure
Three or four short, brisk walks during the day are more helpful to people watching their blood pressure than one continuous 40-minute work-out in a gym.
Continue reading Comparing the effects of walking on blood pressure