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Five more minutes of exercise associated with lower blood pressure: study

Physical activity has long been associated with improved blood pressure levels, and a new study suggests that even just five…

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Just 5 minutes of exercise could reduce high blood pressure, study finds

A recent study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, has found that incorporating just a few…

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Exercise helps Alzheimer’s patient, 90, keep symptoms at bay

Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active…

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Olympic Games: Simone Biles gets silver on floor exercise

PARIS – American gymnast Simone Biles didn’t get the golden sendoff she sought. Biles earned silver in the floor exercise…

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What type of exercise is best for seniors?

Retirement should be filled with time with loved ones, relaxation and—according to new research—heavy lifting. As people get older, their…

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Walking backwards might ‘look a little weird,’ but it could be just the exercise you need

Janet Nevala has walked for exercise her whole life, but about 10 years ago she added a new element to…

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Core strength exercise: Try this to improve your balance

When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking,…

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Canadiens exercise option on head coach Martin St. Louis’ contract

The Montreal Canadiens have exercised the two-year option of the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis, committing him to…

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Exercise tips for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are one…

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Ontario man’s cross-Canada cycling trip helps researchers understand how exercise impacts Parkinson’s disease

After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Steve Iseman set out on an 8,000-kilometre trip across Canada to raise money and awareness…

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