by mg_user | Aug 20, 2014 | Fitness
The importance of staying in shape at any age cannot be overstated. For adult men, fitness is one of the leading determinants of life expectancy. This is true whether you are 30, 50 or 70 years of age. Research shows that as a general rule, men who find a way to work...
by mg_user | Aug 6, 2014 | Fitness
Dance like your health depends upon it because, according to a recent study, it actually may! According to research conducted in a Brazilian nursing home, residents who took part in ballroom dancing classes saw significant improvement in their balance and mobility....
by mg_user | Jul 30, 2014 | Fitness
Avid runners are often issued caveats as they age; running can be hard on the joints and can lead to knee and hip problems later in life. But a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running can actually...
by mg_user | Jul 16, 2014 | Fitness
It’s no secret that yoga has beneficial properties. People have been practicing the therapeutic form of stretching, breathing and meditating for thousands of years. And yet, we’re still learning new things about the value of yoga even today. According to a recently...
by mg_user | Jun 27, 2014 | Fitness
The key to staying active is…well…staying active. It sounds kind of obvious but the benefits are far more significant than we previously realized. According to a pair of studies released this past month, seniors who exercise regularly experience far better health...
by mg_user | Jun 13, 2014 | Fitness
There are many benefits to being more muscular, but what can you do about strength training if you are on kidney dialysis? According to MedicineNet.com, a new study shows that building muscle if you are a dialysis patient may be more beneficial to your overall health....
