Lord of the Dance
Every Saturday morning for nearly 10 years, I faithfully made my way to a funky building in a run-down part of San Francisco, along with 50 other hardcore devotees. At an hour when most fellow urbanites hadn’t yet contemplated their first low-fat latt…
Learn MoreJogging Past 40
I love to jog. But lately, as I trot along, sometimes my shins feel like they’re splintering and my knees ache. The pain is usually worse the next day.
I’ve tried everything. I’ve bought shoes with high-tech insoles. I’ve jogged on grass. I’ve even a…
Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen
SATURDAY, Aug. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them. The most common problem is with the rotator cuff …
Learn MoreWearing An Activity Tracker May Promote Physical Activity
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Wearable activity trackers seem to be effective for increasing physical activity among individuals of varying age and among clinical and nonclinical populations, according to a review published in the August i…
Learn MoreSacar a los niños a la naturaleza mejora la salud pulmonar, encuentra un estudio
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vivir cerca de la naturaleza podría mejorar la función de los pulmones de los pequeñines.Unos investigadores que estudiaron la exposición de los niños a los espacios verdes encontraron que los que ten…
Learn MoreEven Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers.A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead…
Learn MoreMas evidencias de que los monitores de actividad pueden mejorar la salud
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Su monitor de actividad, podómetro o reloj inteligente quizá lo motive a hacer más ejercicio y a perder peso, plantean unos investigadores australianos.En una gran revisión de la investigación, los inves…
Learn More¿Desea vivir más? El ejercicio es clave, confirma un estudio
MARTES, 26 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas de mediana edad podrían añadirle años a su vida si tan solo se paran del sofá y salen a caminar cada día, aunque hacer incluso más no estaría mal, sugiere un nuevo estudio de gran tamaño.Los…
Learn MoreGetting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs.Researchers studying kids’ exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first 10 years of life performed…
Learn MoreWant to Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day — though it wouldn’t hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests.The researchers followed o…
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