Two new studies suggest that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a bit more than many of us currently believe we should get, but less than many of us might expect.
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Better Sleep for a Better Sex Life
A new study found that for women in romantic relationships, each extra hour of sleep corresponded to higher levels of sexual desire and an increase in the likelihood of sexual activity the next day.
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Know the Hard Choices Prolonging Life Entails
Before making an advance directive, talk with your doctor and your caregiver about just how far end-of-life care should go at the cost of comfort.
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Well: Living With Cancer: Life of the Party
Let there be trombones and guitars, flutes and pianos, singing and, especially, cellos for the sick and the dying.
New gadgets to consider for fitness fans in your life
New gadgets to consider for fitness fans in your life
Then, when they find themselves adrift in a sea of exercise equipment at the gym, they'll know precisely what to do. WORKOUT PARTNER FREE. One of the most common excuses I hear for not working out is “I don't have anybody to work out with.” It's …
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The National Posture Institute (NPI) Has Become an Educational Partner with …
The certificate program incorporates the proper use of HUR exercise equipment in video format and special presentations designed for teaching professionals how to implement NPI's detailed Fall Prevention Program at your facility. In addition, the …
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New fitness and exercise science bypasses joints works muscles directly
So far for dry land ARF, they only see supercharging as being possible with redesigned fitness machines, or by adding new parts to existing exercise machines, or by wearing body attached devices that aim resistance, while an adult does traditional …
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Ask Well: Endurance Exercise and Life Span
Moderation is advised while exercising for health and improved life expectancy.
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Life, Interrupted: A Golden Opportunity
Just a few years ago, when she received a diagnosis of leukemia, the notion of professional achievement was simply not in Suleika Jaouad’s realm of possibilities.
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Life, Interrupted: A Test of Faith
It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. That’s when I learned about something called a clinical trial.
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Life, Interrupted: Making Resolutions
When I learned I had cancer at the age of 22, my life and my resolution-making were interrupted. There was no time or space to stress over something as small as a three-day juice cleanse or a daily exercise program. Surviving my next cycle of chemotherapy became my singular concern.
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Life, Interrupted: Getting Away
One of the hardest parts about developing leukemia at age 22 was how restrictive it was: My treatments left me highly susceptible to infection, airplanes were strictly off limits and even a trip to my neighborhood bodega required a protective face mask.
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