FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — This flu season arrived early and hit children hard, but experts say you can dodge the flu by boosting your immune system. How? By living a healthy lifestyle and getting sufficient sleep, according to experts from Purdue University’s School of Nursing, in West Lafayette, Ind. So far, nearly […]
Health Tip: When to Stop Exercising Immediately
(HealthDay News) — Training too hard or too fast is the culprit behind many exercise-related injuries, says BetterHealth. Before working out, consult with a doctor, gym instructor or coach on how to exercise safely. BetterHealth mentions these warning signs that you should immediately stop exercising: Discomfort or pain. Chest pain or other pain that could […]
A Workout Could Be Good Medicine for the Common Cold
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — It might be the last thing you want to do when you are battling a cold, but exercise might actually make you feel better, suggests one health expert. Here’s why: Physical activity boosts your heart rate and promotes healthy blood flow, and it also opens up your lungs […]
Health Tip: Hand Exercises to Improve Strength
(HealthDay News) — From texting to cooking, we use our hands often. There are many exercises that can strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion and provide relief, says Keck Medicine. It mentions five exercises to improve flexibility, dexterity and strength: Squeeze a soft ball in your palm as hard as you […]
Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Uncle Sam has a message for sluggish Americans: Get moving now. More than 15% of American adults are physically inactive, a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reports. And all that time on the couch or staring into a computer screen adds to the risk […]
Health Tip: Preventing Athlete’s Foot
(HealthDay News) — Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that often occurs in people who wear damp socks or tight shoes, says Mayo Clinic. The infection is contagious and is spread by contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. To help prevent athlete’s foot, the clinic suggests: Keep your feet dry, especially between your […]
In the Future, Could Exercise’s Benefits Come in a Pill?
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of exercise are well-known, but what if you’re not able to take a brisk walk or endure a punishing workout? Luckily for you, scientists have identified a protein they think might one day help prevent muscle decline in seniors and people who are immobile. Sestrin, the […]
A Lifetime of Fitness Helps Women’s Muscles in Old Age
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women who exercise throughout life may keep their muscle power as they age, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., examined muscle strength, power and the size and type of muscle fibers in the thighs of three groups of women. […]
Gyms Are Fertile Ground for Germs
SUNDAY, Jan. 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Going to the gym is supposed to improve your health, but it can also be a hotbed of cold and flu bugs, an expert warns. “The biggest thing about the gym is there are a lot of areas where germs, viruses and fungus can be year-round,” said Bryan […]