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"Recommended Reading"
Defense Against Injury-Related Inactivity and Age-Related Frailty.
"Structured exercise programs can improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance
and cardiovascular capacity --the best defense against injury-related loss
of mobility and independence."
The New England Journal of Medicine Health News - March 2003.
Back Pain
"Inactivity adversely affects joints, muscles and blood vessels. Any form of regular exercise is a hedge against recurrent low back pain. Increased muscle strength in the back canprevent the decline in bone strength and reduce the risk of spinal fracture."
The New England Journal of Medicine Health News - August2003.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine'Focus on Healthy Aging' - September 2002
Obesity, hypertension, coronary disease
"Regular exercise builds strength, flexibility: helps prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease and obesity and may reduce the risks of certain types of cancer."
University of California Berkley Wellness Newsletter November 2002.
Exercise lowers diabetes Risk
"Moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, cut the risk nearly by one-half by keeping weight down and improved insulin sensitivity which helps glucose move from the blood into tissues where it's converted into energy."
The New England Journal of Medicine - September 5,2002
1 Joint Injury - The Ankle
"With hinges of bone, ligaments, tendons and muscles that support the entire body, ankles are most vulnerable to injury.For a mild sprain and once the swelling has subsided exercise to strengthen lower leg to rehabilitate muscles, maintain agility and retrain nerves and protect against re-injury recurrence."
University of California Berkley Wellness Newsletter - May 2002
Arthritis
"Exercise relieves stiffness, restore flexibility and helps joint movement. Makes muscles stronger, support joints better, improves and maintains joint mobility."
University of California Berkley Wellness Newsletter - October 2001
Knee Pain
"Strength training exercise relieves knee pain, improves flexibility and
boost physical function."
Journal of American Medical Association and Wellness Newletter January 2001
Relaxed Body and Alert Mind
"Exercise benefits the heart, sharpens memory and reduces depression."
Journal of Aging and Physical ActivityApril 2001.
Range of Motion
"Activity stimulates cartilage to take up nutrients, makes muscles stronger so they support joints better and maintains joint mobility."
Journal of American Medical Association and Wellness Newsletter January 2001.
The Fountain of Youth
"Regular strength training can reverse the effects of age-related deterioration.It boosts metabolism, bone density, balance, flexibility and cardiac capacity. It can help you look
and feel your vibrant best."
Mount Sinai School of Medicine'Focus on Healthy Aging' - January 2000
Physical fitness prolongs lives
"Men with the greatest capacity for regular exercise live longest.Regular exercise can reduce the chances of developing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease."
The New England Journal of Medicine - March 14, 2002.
One Caveat
Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Particularly after an injury or medical condition, exercise should be part of a comprehensive medical care and monitoring program under the supervision of a medical practitioner or other health professional.
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