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Joggers Live Longer

People who jog a total of one hour a week or more, live an average six years longer and are more likely to report an overall sense of well-being than non-joggers, according to a new study.

Danish researchers reported jogging was associated with a 44% reduction in the risk of death over 35 years, [...]

New Survey on Low Back Pain Reveals Most Americans Don’t Seek Treatment

Low back pain affects nearly two-thirds of Americans. However, a whopping 37 percent do not seek professional help for pain relief, according to the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Move Forward Low Back Pain Survey.

“Most people experience low back pain at some point in their lives, but many people don’t realize they can [...]

High Intensity Interval Training. What’s All the Hype?

There is a lot of talk about the benefits of high intensity interval training, which describes workouts that combine intense bursts of exercise with periods of rest or lower-level activities.

Shape magazine reporter Charlotte Andersen described one such high intensity interval training regimen in a recent issue: “For example, a good starter workout is [...]

Yoga without Injury

Yoga offers health and fitness benefits. But, for some, the stretching and posing results in injury to the neck, shoulders, lower back or knees.

Some people are especially prone to yoga-related injuries. They include people who have severe osteoporosis, high or low blood pressure, inner ear problems, known degenerative problems and women who are [...]

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