Modest weight loss healthy for older women
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NEW YORK  - Shedding just a few pounds can be beneficial to older women's health, and doesn't result in loss of high quality muscle tissue, a new study shows.
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Hotel maids who believe they are getting exercise are healthier than maids who don't think of their toil as a workout.
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Eating right, combined with exercise, like walking, can help seniors live a longer and healthier life, according to the experts. This week, researchers said elderly Europeans who ate a Mediterranean diet combined
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Exercise alone isn&#39;t enough in the fight against diabetes, women have got to drop the weight as well, according to a new study by Brigham and Women&#39;s Hospital.
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Among women who have been  treated for breast cancer, those who stick to a healthy diet  and are moderately active seem to live longer, results of a new  study indicate. A good diet alone or exercise alone doesn&#39;t  have the same benefit.
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It is better for women to be fat and fit than lean and lazy if they want to prevent heart problems, a new study shows. But the surprising findings aren&#39;t carte blanche for Americans
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OLDER people can significantly reduce their chances of suffering a mixture of deadly risk factors that lead to heart disease and stroke by taking just a moderate amount of exercise, researchers said today.
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The location of body fat on older women can indicate the likelihood of heart disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism.
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NEW YORK  - Obese pregnant women can avoid weight gain or even lose some weight without harming their babies, a small study suggests.
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There is no question that a regular program of exercise is beneficial for all population groups. Even senior citizens can live healthier, more productive lives if they incorporate exercise into their daily routine.
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Aerobic and strength training improve overall fitness and quality of life for older women with coronary artery disease, the results of a small Canadian study suggest.
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NEW YORK  - Older adults who are overweight do not seem to be at any extra risk of memory decline, a new study suggests.
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NEW YORK  - Older women who are drinking within the recommended limits of one to two glasses of spirits daily are more likely to survive and more likely to remain in good health than women who do not drink, suggest new data from a long-term study of Australian women.
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Regular exercise can reduce the incidence of a deadly combination of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in middle-aged and older people.
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Here are two more reasons to exercise: It may help prevent breast cancer and can be a safer way to lose weight than dieting, doctors said on Monday.
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NEW YORK  - New moms who take walks instead of watching TV may lose those post-pregnancy pounds more easily, according to researchers.
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Many older women with early breast cancer can safely skip radiation after having a lump removed, two studies suggest.