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Posts tagged "physical activity"

Do you want to live until you're 100?

There has been numerous research on how centenarians (people who reach the age of at least 100) live their lives.  There are actual communities in the world in which majority of the population lives to be 100.  This topic was discussed in a college course of mine and I was reminded of it last night... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
November 3, 2009 at 9:10 am
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Can you exercise your way out of an angioplasty?

Probably. Today is the second day that I have found great research articles that promote exercise.  This article talks about the extended benefits exercise has on the heart and body vs. a one time angioplasty.  For those of you wondering why you should be physically active everyday, read this Exercise beats surgery for some heart... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
September 1, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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Is your brain aging prematurely?

It could be.  A recent study has found that obese individuals have severe brain degeneration.   Which means that one could lose cognitive function much earlier than they ever should.  Loss of brain mass could also lead, as the article states, to Alzheimer’s disease.  We already know that obesity can lead to many more diseases.  However... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
August 31, 2009 at 4:12 pm
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A cool treat that helps others

Every once in a while we all need a little treat to enjoy.  With summer finally arriving here in Chicago who couldn’t use a little ice cream?  And you can feel good about getting this tasty treat because the proceeds will go towards helping the lives of children across America.  Dairy Queen and the Children’s... Read more »
By Ashley Bond,
August 12, 2009 at 5:01 pm
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