Second Wind

Second Wind

When you run very fast, you reach a point where you gasp for breath. If you keep on pushing the pace, you continue to feel short of breath, but after a while you start to feel fresh again and can pick up the pace.  That’s called “second wind.” Your...
Second Wind

Keep Your Muscles Strong As You Age

A review of 16 major studies found that just thirty minutes a week of strength training is associated with up to a 20 percent reduced risk for dying from any cause, or from cancer, heart disease or diabetes. Adding aerobic exercise reduced risk for dying by 40 percent...
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Physical Activity and Longevity

Four interesting studies supporting the benefits of physical activity have appeared in recent medical journals: Activity level and lifespan: The Women’s Health Initiative Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health study (OPACH) followed 5,446 women, 63 and...