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Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise – Is It Really All That Great?

What are the benefits of aerobic exercise? Is it so good that everyone needs to talk about it all the time? How great can walking, running and swimming really be? These are some of the questions that I have heard very often, be it on blogs, forums, questions in fitness magazines and the list goes on. I think the problem… Read more »

Exercise Benefits For Arthritis

Regular, gentle exercise can have many benefits for people with arthritis. It can: Facilitate joint nourishment Ease pain and joint stiffness improve flexibility Build muscular strength and improve balance Reduce joint deformity and improve posture Reduce the effects of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) by maintaining bone density Improve overall health and fitness Lower stress levels Maintain a healthy body… Read more »

Neck pain

NECK PAIN   FACT Neck pain and related widespread and complex disorders are prevalent and common in all people. The neck, a more dominant structure than the low back in terms of health and longevity of an individual, plays a role in the genesis and perpetuation of or prevention of and recovery from many common and prevalent diseases and disorders…. Read more »

Low back pain

LOW BACK PAIN “I have arthritis of the back” “I have sciatica” “I have spinal stenosis” ANATOMY: The figure shows the sources of low back pain and related disorders. PERSPECTIVE Low back pain ranks with cardiovascular diseases and mental illnesses as the major causes of the escalation of healthcare costs. The fact is there is no distinct boundary between the above… Read more »

Prevention of illnesses

Ever wanted more reasons to exercise? Well, now you have possibly the best of them all! The craziest dream I ever had was to hold a conference to let people know that illnesses could be prevented by spending fifteen minutes to half an hour every day engaging in physical activities. Prevention is always better than cure. This is perhaps why I feel… Read more »

Benefits of exercise

Knowing the benefits to exercise can really push you forward. I wrote this article to help you understand why putting aside some time every day to exercise can be a great investment. Exercise has many great benefits! Someone might have told you this before. When you hear this statement, you may either feel excited about the benefits and start exercising,… Read more »

Cheek exercises

Sometimes, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry when I see someone actively promoting cheek exercises. He or she might claim that it works, that you can look your absolute best by doing some face massages for five minutes every single day. I shall be frank, I’ve tried it before, and I don’t see rosy cheeks appearing overnight, unless… Read more »