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 Exercise Information - November 22, 2008
| A new study shows yoga may help the middle aged keep weight off. Researchers find overweight people in their 50's, who practice yoga regularly, lose about five pounds over 10 years, while a group in the same age range, who doesn't practice yoga, gained 13 1/2 pounds over the same period | | Researchers have finally been able to find out how much exercise women should perform for their age. They have also found that their ability to exercise is a little lower than men's, however, their ability to exercise decreases faster than men's. The research reveals women whose capacity is under 85-percent of what it should be are likely to die within eight years | | A new research study has revealed that exercise can't delay the effects of aging. However, results say exercise can help aged persons maintain an independent lifestyle. According to an Associated Press report, a treadmill test carried out on different age groups, reveals that the aerobic capacity decreases as people grow older | | A study done by Tufts University in Boston reveals eating dark chocolate lowers high blood pressure and stabilizes insulin levels as well as improve blood vessel function in patients. Dr. Jeffrey B. Blumber says, "The findings do not suggest that people with high blood pressure should eat lots of dark chocolate in lieu of other important blood pressure-reduction methods, such as medication and exercise. Rather, we are identifying specific flavonoids that can have a benefit on blood pressure and insulin sensitivity | | Researchers report that dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure. The study shows compounds found in chocolate, called flavonoids, can help blood vessels work more smoothly, with the possibility of reducing heart disease | |
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