To understand the effects of VR exercise, both the physiological and psychological responses are important. In these studies, even though subjects were working at the same perceived effort, they worked at a higher exercise intensity on the VR machines than on the non-VR machines. Psychologists describe this phenomenon as dissociation, whereby the subjects’ attentional focus is shifted away from internal cues of how hard they feel they are working. Because exercisers are working at a higher intensity, they should logically experience greater improvements in aerobic capacity and body composition if they regularly use VR machines. Continue reading…
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It has been proven beyond serious doubt that screening for CRC or colorectal cancer, the 2nd leading reason of cancer death in the US, lowers the death rate from this disease. A new study in the Nov. 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine supports the simple technique of testing stool for occult blood as a means of reducing the occurrence of new CRC cases.
Murder on Harbor Boulevard was designed to promote balanced physical activity. Because detectives were unable to get additional clues by spending extra hours on the treadmill or pumping iron, there was no incentive to overtrain. This encouraged members to space out their workouts and plan ahead rather than doing too much in a single exercise session. At the same time, the program motivated runners to include strength training in their exercise program and got some weightlifters to add aerobics to their weekly training regimen. The end result was a 24 percent increase in facility utilization during the six-week event. Continue reading…
Once you have been prescribed medication, your next step is to choose a pharmacy. But it is equally important to understand the medications you are taking. Stop to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about interactions, special instructions, administration techniques and the importance of timing your medications and taking them regularly. Continue reading…
It can be a challenge to get employees to exercise nowadays. With so many demands on peoples’ time, exercise sometimes takes a back seat to other needs. Corporate fitness centers need to develop innovative ways to draw employees into their facilities. They also need to encourage them to follow a balanced exercise program that includes cardiovascular conditioning, as well as resistance training. At the PaineWebber Health & Fitness Exchange, staff members have developed a unique way to achieve these goals. By offering employees a chance to get clues to a murder mystery, they have increased participation in their fitness classes and even boosted the number of members who attend their facility on Harbor Boulevard. Continue reading…
Q.I am a 21-year-old man, and I have a rather embarrassing question. People tell me that a normal individual has a bowel movement once in 24 hours. But I excrete three to four times a day. I have done so for years. Is this normal? If not, I would really like to know what to do about it. Continue reading…
A second problem with this study is that, lacking alternatives, it used data from studies that compared women who chose to take hormones with women who did not. Research suggests that women who choose HRT tend to also follow a healthy lifestyle, making it impossible for us to know how much of the apparent benefit is due to HRT and how much is due to lifestyle factors such as a good diet.
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Women approaching menopause face the difficult decision of whether or not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogen therapy is known to help stave off coronary heart disease and osteoporosis, but it’s also linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Continue reading…
It is important for every mom to feel that she and baby can meet the world together proudly and not hide away at home during the nursing years. Luckily, there are lots of clothing options that allow you to nurse in comfort and with style. Continue reading…
There appears to be no increased risk for cancer among children born to nuclear industry workers, researchers report. The findings are published in the May 29th issue of the British Medical Journal. Continue reading…
