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Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

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A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

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Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

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Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that 10 minutes of brisk walking was able to reduce cravings, lessen withdrawal symptoms and improved the overall sense of well-being...

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A Brisk Walk Could Help You Quit Smoking

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria found that 10 minutes of brisk walking was able to reduce cravings, lessen withdrawal symptoms and improved the overall sense of well-being...

Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

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New research out of England shows that brisk walking has the ability to positively affect telomere length, which is a genetic indicator of biological age.

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Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

New research out of England shows that brisk walking has the ability to positively affect telomere length, which is a genetic indicator of biological age.

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

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Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

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No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

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A new study from Arizona State University highlights the critical importance of hikers staying hydrated in the heat of the summer.

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Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

A new study from Arizona State University highlights the critical importance of hikers staying hydrated in the heat of the summer.

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

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Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

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Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

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The results of research from the Harvard Aging Brain Study at Massachusetts General Hospital show high levels of daily physical activity may protect against cognitive decline and brain tissue loss...

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Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

The results of research from the Harvard Aging Brain Study at Massachusetts General Hospital show high levels of daily physical activity may protect against cognitive decline and brain tissue loss...

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Excessive Sitting

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

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Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

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Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

Walking Faster Could Lead to a Longer Life

Walking Faster Could Lead to a Longer Life

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If you walk faster it makes sense you will get to your destination sooner. But if that destination is the end of your life, a new study shows walking faster...

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Walking Faster Could Lead to a Longer Life

If you walk faster it makes sense you will get to your destination sooner. But if that destination is the end of your life, a new study shows walking faster...