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the benefits of exercise
How exercise benefits the brain.
New York Times. November 30, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Exercise for a healthier lifestyle.
Yorktown Patch. September 6, 2011. Meryle Richman.
Prescribing exercise to treat depression.
New York Times. August 31, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Use exercise to squash killer stress.
Los Angeles Times. August 8, 2011. James S. Fell.
More evidence that exercise is key to brain health.
Health Magazine. July 19, 2011. Karen Pallarito.
Why exercise makes us feel good.
New York Times. July 6, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Six reasons exercise benefits you.
Chicago Tribune. July 6, 2011. Shamontiel L. Vaughn.
How sports may focus the brain.
New York Times. March 23, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Can exercise keep you young?
New York Times. March 2, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Regular workouts ward off the common cold: Even a 30-minute walk every day can help, a new study shows.
MSNBC. November 1, 2010. Amanda Chan.
Surgeon General urges exercise for optimal health.
Medscape. June 17, 2010. Regina M. Benjamin.
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Men should exercise to improve sex life.
Los Angeles Times. May 31, 2010. Shari Roan.
Aerobics may have more health benefits than walking, but don’t discount 10,000 steps.
Los Angeles Times. May 17, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Exercise also trains the brain.
Los Angeles Times. January 13, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Exercise more during the day, and you will sleep better at night.
New York Times. November 30, 2009. Anahad O’Connor.
The benefits of Pilates: Just what can Pilates exercises do for you?
WebMD. May 27, 2009. Barbara Russi Sarnataro.
Physical fitness improves spatial memory, increases size of brain structure.
University of Illinois. February 25, 2009. Diana Yates.
Exercising at work — who’s it good for?
University of Bristol. December 16, 2008.
Study shows that a regular exercise program can help delay aging.
Medical News Today. June 10, 2008.
You name it, and exercise helps it.
New York Times. April 29, 2008. Jane E. Brody.
Exercise program eases arthritis.
U.S. News & World Report. January 21, 2008. Robert Preidt.
wellness
Good health: It’s more than exercise.
Chicago Tribune. January 10, 2012. Julie Deardorff.
A hard turn: Better health on the highway.
New York Times. November 21, 2011. Abby Ellin.
Midlife weight loss cuts heart risks.
New York Times. October 24, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Celebrating PT Month: Why you should see a physical therapist.
Physiquality. October 17, 2011.
Rake leaves safely and how to avoid hurting yourself.
Yorktown Patch. October 10, 2011. Meryle Richman.
MU study finds quitting smoking enhances personality change.
University of Missouri. September 12, 2011. Steven Adams.
Wellness @ work.
Physiquality. October 3, 2011.
Gear: Ways to work out the kinks.
Los Angeles Times. September 12, 2011. Roy M. Wallack.
The benefits of gardening.
Physiquality. September 1, 2011.
Mistakes in storage may affect medication.
New York Times. August 15, 2011. Walecia Konrad.
Some exercise is better than none for lowering heart disease risk.
Los Angeles Times. August 1, 2011.
Even with regular exercise, people with inactive lifestyles more at risk for chronic diseases, MU researchers say.
University of Missouri. August 1, 2011. Samantha Craven.
My turn: Friends shine after physical therapy.
Los Angeles Times. July 25, 2011. Carrie Luger Slayback.
Yoga poses for what ails you.
CNN. July 21, 2011. Elizabeth Cohen.
Where stress hides in your body.
MSNBC. June 24, 2011. Jeff Csatari.
Check your skin for dangerous moles.
Los Angeles Times. June 15, 2011. Alison Johnson.
Clothing that protects against UV rays.
Los Angeles Times. June 6, 2011. Jessica Pauline Ogilvie.
A good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
New York Times. May 30, 2011. Jane E. Brody.
High blood pressure may be widespread in young adults.
Los Angeles Times. May 26, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
Less active at work, Americans have packed on the pounds.
New York Times. May 25, 2011. Tara Parker-Pope.
Why are unhealthy people so reluctant to change their lifestyles?
Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2011. Valerie Ulene.
Cut your risk of heart disease, even at work.
Los Angeles Times. April 5, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
Working longer hours may make the boss happy, but it could take a toll on your heart.
Los Angeles Times. April 4, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Forget the treadmill. Get a dog.
New York Times. March 14, 2011. Tara Parker-Pope.
Timeless lessons on living a healthy life.
Physiquality. March 1, 2011.
Walking 10,000 steps per day may prevent diabetes.
Los Angeles Times. January 13, 2011. Shari Roan.
The hazards of the couch.
New York Times. January 12, 2011. Roni Caryn Rabin.
Check your posture.
The Examiner. October 28, 2010. April Redzic.
A new risk factor: Your social life.
New York Times. July 28, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.
Phys Ed: The men who stare at screens.
New York Times. July 14, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.
In concussion’s wake, sadness and anxiety thrive.
Los Angeles Times. May 18, 2010. Melissa Healy.
Important dos and don’ts to avoid a summer ‘flip-flop fiasco.’
American Podiatric Medical Association. May 11, 2010.
5 tips to be green and get fit 2! (PDF)
fitbook. May 2010.
How to get health advice online: A doctor’s guide.
Salon.com. April 27, 2010. Rahul K. Parikh,
Don’t just flush those leftover meds.
Los Angeles Times. April 22, 2010. Tami Dennis.
Drugs that can weaken bones.
Chicago Tribune. March 17, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
Blood pressure: Exercise.
Los Angeles Times. February 8, 2010.
A new way to think about sedentary behavior.
Los Angeles Times. January 18, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
For the new year, cost-effective options to stop smoking.
New York Times. January 8, 2010. Walecia Konrad.
Rising obesity rates imperil health gains.
Los Angeles Times. December 3, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
The road to success, paved with bad advice.
New York Times. May 27, 2009. Gina Kolata.
Middle age ‘key for exercising:’ Increasing activity levels in middle age can prolong life as much as giving up smoking, a study suggests.
BBC News. March 6, 2009.
Hanging on to health coverage, if the job goes away.
New York Times. March 6, 2009. Walecia Konrad.
Eating well and staying active on the road: How to keep your diet and fitness goals in mind on your next trip.
MSNBC. January 21, 2009. Sarah Schlichter.
Cut costs, not your care.
Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2008. Francesca Lunzer Kritz.
Staying healthy in a sick economy.
New York Times. October 15, 2008. Mandy Katz.
knowing your body
Really? The claim: A normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats a minute.
New York Times. August 1, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Sun’s rays may leave mysterious marks.
New York Times. July 25, 2011. Jane E. Brody.
For heart risk, no telltale body shape.
New York Times. March 16, 2011. Roni Caryn Rabin.
10 symptoms not to ignore: Low energy, backaches could indicate health problems.
MSNBC. Stacey Colino.
Gaining weight may also bulk up brain volume for anorexic women.
Los Angeles Times. May 27, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Do our genes influence our desire to exercise?
New York Times. May 19, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.
Sports genes.
Sports Illustrated. May 17, 2010. David Epstein.
The data-driven life.
New York Times. April 26, 2010. Gary Wolf.
Experts push 7 steps to heart health.
Health. January 20, 2010. Ed Edelson.
What causes early arthritis in knees?
New York Times. December 9, 2009. Gretchen Reynolds.
Even the most common medications pose threats.
Los Angeles Times. November 30, 2009. Karen Ravn.
The right way to train with a heart rate monitor.
Competitor Magazine. July 3, 2009. Richard Diaz.
Waterworks: Which people sweat a lot or a little, and why.
Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2008. Jay Blahnik.
I can’t outrun my weight issues.
New York Times. November 12, 2008. Michelle Slatalla.
Mixing illness and exercise.
Los Angeles Times. October 13, 2008. Jay Blahnik.
Dieting can be counterproductive.
The Boston Globe. July 7, 2008. Dina Fine Maron.
Well: A guided tour of your body.
New York Times.
Can you become a creature of new habits?
New York Times. May 4, 2008. Janet Rae-Dupree.
Staying a step ahead of aging.
New York Times. January 31, 2008. Gina Kolata.
back health
Yoga and stretching equally effective for back pain.
New York Times. October 24, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Who needs back exercises?
Yorktown Patch. September 20, 2011. Meryle Richman.
Stubborn back pain? Try massage.
New York Times. July 4, 2011. Nicholas Bakalar.
Trigger points: Are they in you?
Pressure Positive. May 25, 2011.
Fix your aching back, rebuild your shrinking brain.
Los Angeles Times. May 18, 2011. Melissa Healy.
Back pain is a complicated issue.
Los Angeles Times. April 4, 2011. Karen Ravn.
6 causes of big-time back pain.
MSNBC. March 18, 2011. Roshini Raj.
The claim: Back pain runs in families.
New York Times. March 7, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Safe shoveling tips.
Physiquality. February 14, 2011.
How to keep winter from taking a toll on your back.
New York Times. February 7, 2011. Jane E. Brody.
Prevent your next backache.
Pressure Positive. July 19, 2009. Andrew P. Overman, MSPT, CSCS.
Ease lower back pain with at-your-desk stretch.
Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2008. Karen Voight.
The fast five healthy back exercise program.
Into the back-stretch: Relief for low back pain sufferers.
Boomer Times. August 2007.
Back in action: The original Backnobber® II is an effective tool to self-manage muscle discomfort.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation. March 1, 2004. Denise M. Miller, OTR/L.
mental health
Antidepressants in primary care: Is this how to treat depression?
Los Angeles Times. August 4, 2011. Melissa Healy.
For some, it’s the summer of their discontent.
Los Angeles Times. June 1, 2011. Amanda Leigh Mascarelli.
6 weird signs you’re too stressed out.
MSNBC. May 30, 2011. Emily Main.
Bilingualism is good for the brain, researchers say.
Los Angeles Times. February 26, 2011. Amina Khan.
Feeling SAD? How to cope when the sun goes away.
MSNBC. January 27, 2011. Iris Tse.
Meditation or medication: To prevent depression, pick one.
Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2010. Melissa Healy.
Puzzles to stretch your mind.
New York Times. December 7, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.
Behind the façade, post-traumatic stress.
New York Times. November 22, 2010. Karen Barrow.
Happiness may depend, in part, on focus.
Los Angeles Times. November 11, 2010. Shari Roan.
Taking early retirement may retire memory, too.
New York Times. October 11, 2010. Gina Kolata.
Depression, incognito.
New York Times. October 11, 2010. Paula Span.
Phys Ed: Can exercise moderate anger?
New York Times. August 11, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.
Exploring the links between depression and weight gain.
New York Times. June 16, 2010. Roni Caryn Rabin.
In the green of health: Just 5 minutes of “green exercise” optimal for good mental health.
Science Daily. May 21, 2010.
How little exercise can you get away with?
New York Times. December 30, 2009. Gretchen Reynolds.
Top ten sleep thieves.
Prevention. Laurie Tarkan.
Stress hurts.
Los Angeles Times. December 1, 2008. Marnell Jameson.
The bright side of life.
Los Angeles Times. December 1, 2008, Marnell Jameson.
Natural settings help brain fatigue.
New York Times. October 27, 2008. Tara Parker-Pope.
Surfing the Internet boosts aging brains.
New York Times. October 16, 2008. Tara Parker-Pope.
Brisk walking helps seniors’ memory problems: Increased blood flow may give slight boost to aging brain, researchers say.
MSNBC. September 2, 2008.
Mental health tips.
Neuroanthropology.net. August 12, 2008. Paul Mason.
Light exercise beats the couch for fighting fatigue and the “blahs.”
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. June 2008.
Eight simple strategies to boost your brainpower.
MSNBC. May 20, 2008. Martha Schindler Conners.
living with disease
Yoga helps breast cancer survivors curb fatigue.
Chicago Tribune. December 30, 2011. Andrew M. Seaman.
The benefits of exercise after cancer.
New York Times. August 9, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Fibromyalgia and exercise: More tips from an expert.
Los Angeles Times. May 24, 2011. Shari Roan.
What may be best for controlling diabetics’ blood sugar? Sustained, structured exercise.
Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Yoga and Pilates may help ease some symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Los Angeles Times. May 1, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Tai chi may be good for heart patients — but that’s just for starters.
Los Angeles Times. April 26, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
Walking at a low intensity may help people with Parkinson’s disease.
Los Angeles Times. April 12, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Gaining a lot of weight after surviving breast cancer may carry risks.
Los Angeles Times. April 5, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
In study, lifting weights does not raise risk of lymphedema for breast cancer survivors.
Los Angeles Times. December 8, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
The best Type 2 diabetes fitness plan.
Chicago Tribune. November 30, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
Fibromyalgia: Creating a treatment plan.
WebMD. August 23, 2010.
Movement therapies may reduce chronic pain.
Los Angeles Times. July 5, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise.
MSNBC. June 28, 2010. Lauran Neergaard.
Summer heat may mean trouble for diabetics.
Los Angeles Times. June 21, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Yoga for MS patients: Program adapts traditional poses to accommodate health challenges.
Chicago Tribune. June 3, 2010. William Hageman.
Fibromyalgia symptoms can hurt patients, their marriages: Research shows chronic condition puts stress on spouses.
Chicago Tribune. June 2, 2010. Terri Yablonsky.
Survivors of childhood cancer have more health problems as adults.
Los Angeles Times. May 24, 2010. Thomas H. Maugh II.
Patient voices: Fibromyalgia.
New York Times. March 2010. Karen Barrow.
Unused therapy for the heart: The gym.
New York Times. February 2, 2010. Paula Span.
For some patients with heart failure, light exercise may improve quality of life.
New York Times. April 7, 2009. Roni Caryn Rabin.
Mayo clinic researchers link vitamin D and chronic pain relief.
Mayo Clinic News. March 20, 2009.
Disease invades a body, and endorphins kick in.
New York Times. January 8, 2009. Bethany Lyttle.
No joke, some patients laugh through treatment: Laugh therapy used by some hospitals lowers blood pressure, experts say.
Associated Press. November 28, 2008. Ula Ilnytzky.
Said the doctor to the cancer patient: Hit the gym.
New York Times. August 13, 2008. Anahad O’Connor.
Flexing against chronic pain.
Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2008. Emily Dwass.
nutrition
Too many calories, too little protein may mean more body fat.
Los Angeles Times. January 3, 2012. Jeannine Stein.
Sodium-saturated diet is a threat for all.
New York Times. December 26, 2011. Jane E. Brody.
10 tips to gobble [without the added] wobble.
fitbook. November 22, 2011
Eating healthy over the holidays.
Physiquality. November 15, 2011.
A new app for counting calories.
New York Times. November 3, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
Eating more fruits, vegetables may alter genetic risk for heart disease.
Los Angeles Times. October 12, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Report-card time: 5 best, worst restaurants in America.
The Today Show. September 14, 2011. David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding.
Preaching a healthy diet in the deep-fried Delta.
New York Times. August 21, 2011. Campbell Robertson.
Eat 40% fewer snacks.
Men’s Health. July 21, 2011. Madeline Haller.
Milk and soy protein supplements may be better than carbs for lowering blood pressure.
Los Angeles Times. July 18, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Tips to lose 100 calories a day.
Chicago Tribune. July 14, 2011. Danielle Braff.
Diet soda and weight gain: The connection may be, in a way, what you think.
Los Angeles Times. July 1, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
When are salads less healthy?
Chicago Tribune. May 2, 2011. Judy Hevrdejs.
Water: Health benefits, safety and more!
Self Magazine. May 2011. Monica Stevenson.
Sugar: The toxicity question and what to do about it.
Los Angeles Times. April 19, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
Regular fasting may boost heart health.
New York Times. April 4, 2011. Tara Parker-Pope.
New study: Taking vitamins may save your life.
The Examiner. June 16, 2010. April Redzic.
Drinking fewer sugary beverages could be linked to lower blood pressure.
Los Angeles Times. May 24, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Diets high in added sugar raise heart disease risk.
Los Angeles Times. April 20, 2010. Karen Kaplan.
weight loss & maintenance
10 ‘skinny foods’ all dieters should try.
The Today Show. January 10, 2012. Joy Bauer.
The keys to maintaining your weight loss.
Chicago Tribune. January 4, 2012. Ellen Warren.
The fat trap.
New York Times. December 28, 2011. Tara Parker-Pope.
Staying trim when fat runs in the family.
New York Times. November 23, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.
Weight loss: Weight Watchers outperforms the doctor’s office.
Los Angeles Times. September 8, 2011. Eryn Brown.
She sheds 182 pounds and joins the Joy Fit Club: Tammy Holder.
The Today Show. August 8, 2011. Joy Bauer.
Trying to lose weight? Your environment may be making you fat.
Los Angeles Times. August 2, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
Still counting calories? Your weight-loss program may be outdated.
New York Times. July 18, 2011. Jane E. Brody.
3 myths can get in the way of losing weight.
Chicago Tribune. July 14, 2011. Hollis Templeton.
If you lost weight, you need a whole new diet strategy now.
MSNBC. July 5, 2011. Joseph Brownstein.
Lose 5 pounds by summer in just 5 steps.
The Today Show. May 20, 2011. Joy Bauer.
My Turn: Her war on belly fat.
Los Angeles Times. May 9, 2011. Carrie Luger Slayback.
With liposuction, the belly finds what the thighs lose.
New York Times. April 30, 2011. Gina Kolata.
Interval training may help obese and overweight people slim down.
Los Angeles Times. April 29, 2011. Jeannine Stein.
How to lose weight: A cardiologist’s story.
Chicago Tribune. April 1, 2011. Julie Deardorff.
For weight loss, add sleep and relaxation to diet and exercise.
Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2011. Shari Roan.
7 appetite-suppressing tricks for a flatter belly.
The Today Show. March 22, 2011. Loren Chidoni.
Break the workout/pig out cycle.
Prevention. February 2011. Martica Heaner.
After surgery to slim down, the bills can pile up.
New York Times. December 31, 2010. Lesley Alderman.
Traveling? 10 ways to avoid weight gain.
Chicago Tribune. December 20, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
The claim: Drinking water before meals aids weight loss.
New York Times. November 15, 2010. Anahad O’Connor.
For dieters, the advice never ends.
New York Times. November 9, 2010. Erik Piepenburg.
There are ways to avoid the weight-loss pitfalls.
Chicago Tribune. August 14, 2010. Eric Heiden.
Many knee and hip replacement patients experience weight decrease after surgery.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine. July 26, 2010.
Losing weight the smartphone way, with a nutritionist in your pocket.
New York Times. July 16, 2010. Lesley Alderman.
The claim: Lack of sleep increases weight.
New York Times. April 27, 2010. Anahad O’Connor.
To lose weight, hide your food.
Chicago Tribune. April 27, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
Weighing the evidence on exercise.
New York Times Magazine. April 12, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.
This “Biggest Loser” did it all by himself.
Los Angeles Times. April 6, 2010. Rene Lynch.
Binge eaters can gain control relatively cheaply, studies find.
Los Angeles Times. April 1, 2010. Tami Dennis.
Feeling chubby? Don’t sweat a few pounds.
MSNBC. February 19, 2010. Bonnie Taub-Dix.
Eat what you love, love what you eat — I’m up for that!
Chicago Now. November 27, 2009. Dr. Carrie.
Weight loss bottom line: Fewer calories.
Harvard Science. February 25, 2009. Todd Datz.
Militarism in defense of a stable weight is no vice.
Washington Post. December 2, 2008. Jennifer Huget.
Can diet and exercise beat a tummy tuck?
New York Times. November 5, 2008. Natasha Singer.
How to reduce waist size? Or lose weight after hitting a plateau?
Los Angeles Times. June 9, 2008. Shari Roan and Jeanette Stein.
obesity
Weight loss surgery benefits entire family.
New York Times. October 17, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.
How heavy is your state? America getting fatter.
MSNBC. July 7, 2011.
Obese patients 12 times as likely to suffer complications from plastic surgery, study finds.
Los Angeles Times. June 30, 2011. Thomas H. Maugh.
Your gut controls your weight in more ways than you think: What obesity surgery reveals about the mysteries of weight loss.
MSNBC. June 19, 2011. Rachael Rettner.
The top six risk factors for weight-loss surgery.
Los Angeles Times. June 15, 2011. Shari Roan.
Even a few extra pounds in midlife can increase the risk of dementia.
Los Angeles Times. May 3, 2011. Thomas H. Maugh II.
Weight-loss surgery can help diabetes disappear; new study suggests why.
Los Angeles Times. April 28, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.
Obese exercise: How four found exercise that worked.
Los Angeles Times. April 11, 2011. Roy Wallack.
Obesity: ‘Like the new smoking.’
Los Angeles Times. March 7, 2011. Karen Ravn.
Eat an apple (doctor’s orders).
New York Times. August 12, 2010. Natasha Singer.
Risks: Waist size strongly tied to heart disease.
New York Times. April 20, 2009. Nicholas Bakalar.
Heavy? You may live three to ten years less.
MSNBC. March 17, 2009.
Living with: Obesity.
New York Times. January 12, 2009.
For the overweight, bad advice by the spoonful.
New York Times. August 30, 2007. Gina Kolata.
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