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Building Muscle for Kidney Health
There are many benefits to being more muscular, but what can you do about strength training if you are on kidney dialysis? According to MedicineNet.com, a new study shows that building muscle if you are a dialysis patient may be more beneficial to your overall health....
Staying Active With Back Pain
Every day millions of people suffer from back pain, but how serious is it? Being affected by back pain can have a major impact on your quality of life. Back pain can cause you to miss social activities, fail to complete simple tasks, and even miss days of work. Taking...
The Benefits of Staying Active with Alzheimer’s
Physical activity does a body good. But did you know that it’s also great for your brain? Regular exercise can help to reduce your risk not just of physiological conditions like heart disease, stroke or diabetes but can also protect against Alzheimer’s Disease and...
Running With AFib
Running a great way to get yourself into shape, but did you know that there are more benefits from running than just weight loss? Running can also lead to the prevention of strokes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Running relieves your stress levels and...
Low Intensity Exercises Can Have a Big Impact
Getting into shape may seem like a steep mountain to climb but in actuality, it could be a gently sloping hill. That is to say, you don’t need to exercise like an Olympian to stay healthy. Especially as you age, excessive or extremely vigorous exercise might actually...
