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Topic- Exercise
Older exercisers among the most devoted
There is a great emphasis being placed on getting sedentary older adults to start moving. Yet there are older adults who are physically active. What activities do they choose?
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Weight training improves symptoms for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women, although men also have the disease (National Cancer Institute). In the past, survivors who had surgery were advised to avoid weight training because of symptoms of lymphedema, a swelling in the arm and hand. New research suggests that, instead, lifting weights may be the way to control lymphedema.
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Maintain ability with progressive resistance training
While professionals understand the value of resistance training for supplying the muscle strength older adults need to maintain daily activities, some older adults are less convinced. An updated review from the Cochrane Collaboration confirms the benefits.
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