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You’re probably familiar with the scenario: an older person falls, breaks a hip, requires surgery and rehab, then dies a short while later. Avoiding this trajectory is helped by engaging in certain types of exercise, according to Kerry Stewart, an …

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Osteoporosis, where minerals leach out of bone and bones become liable to fracture more easily, is common as people age, and is seen in both men and women. Frequently it is preceded by a condition called osteopenia, and exercise and …

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Even if you’re very physically active, utilizing weights as part of your fitness routine will provide additional health benefits, the latest research shows. Exercise and cardiovascular health expert Kerry Stewart at Johns Hopkins says steps to utilize weight are straightforward. …

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HIIT, or high intensity interval training, purports to pack an intense and beneficial exercise regimen into a much shorter time, perfect for those of us who can’t carve out 30 minutes to exercise daily. Kerry Stewart, an exercise and cardiovascular …

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Everyone needs to exercise, and that includes kids, especially as we’re experiencing a global problem with obesity. Exercise and cardiovascular disease expert Kerry Stewart at Johns Hopkins says any strategy to get kids moving needs to start with the parents. …

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Common wisdom says if you’ve never been much of an exercise person you should talk with your doctor before embarking on a program to get more active. Kerry Stewart, an exercise and cardiovascular health expert at Johns Hopkins, says for …

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Mood improvement, better sleep, weight control…exercise and cardiovascular health expert Kerry Stewart at Johns Hopkins says even if your goal isn’t competition or personal bests, many benefits of exercise are within reach with much more modest effort. Stewart: The other …

Exercise’s benefits for health are multiple and don’t require a lot of exertion, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read more »