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Prenatal workouts work wonders -- with care

1:01 AM Fri, Nov 06, 2009 | | Write a comment
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Athletes -- especially those who are competitive -- can be fanatical about their regular training program, so pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety. However, pregnant athletes needn't anticipate a complete overhaul......

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 Tags  pre-natal exercise   pregnancy   RI   workout  

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Stroller exercise: wellness on wheels

1:01 AM Wed, Nov 04, 2009 | | Write a comment
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A woman with postpartum depression may find relief if she pushes her baby in a stroller accompanied by other moms and infants, according to Stroller Strides, a national franchise program with work-outs in Providence. "Australian researchers found that among......

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 Tags  exercise   postpartum depression   RI   stroller  

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For diversity and exercise, try the Grills Preserve

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River lovers don't need boats to see some of the most scenic stretches of the Pawcatuck River and the woods on its banks. The Westerly Land Trust's Grills Preserve includes more than two miles of the Pawcatuck's riparian environment. The......

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 Tags  cross-country skiing   hiking   RI   Westerly  

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Sleeping well makes a difference in blood pressure

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People with high blood pressure can benefit from a good night's sleep, according to the Health & Nutrition Letter from Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. "A new study, among the first of its kind to objectively......

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 Tags  blood pressure   health   hypertension   sleep   Yale  

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Flu season: Time to exercise common sense

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It's time to exercise some common sense as flu season begins, writes registered nurse Patricia Stumpf in the autumn issue of Tale Health Care, a newsletter of the Yale Health Plan. "Many people think of the flu as an uncomplicated......

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 Tags  flu   health   prevention   Yale  

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Don't be fooled: Cold-weather workouts require water

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The onset of winter weather can trick runners into dehydration, writes Kim Mueller, a registered sports dietitian and competitive endurance athlete who provides nutritional counseling and meal planning to athletes all around the world. Even in the coldest weather, runners......

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 Tags  hydration   performance   running   water   winter  

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Ancient martial art is medication in motion

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Tai Chi on the beach in Middletown. Frieda Squires photo. Tai Chi is often described as meditation in motion, but it might also be called medication in motion, according to the Harvard Women's Health Watch, a newsletter published by......

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 Tags  arthritis   bone density   martial art   medication   tai chi   women's health  

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