Posts Tagged ‘Sports’

December 5, 2009 0

Study: Men can lower their Cholesterol by strength training

By in Cholesterol

Men who have high cholesterol levels can benefit from strength training without having to take protein supplements. Aside from building muscle mass, strength training also helps in losing weight and lowering cholesterol. The study conducted in Buffalo State College looked into the benefits of strength training in lowering body cholesterol and the necessity of protein [...]

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November 17, 2009 0

Advice to Patients with Heart Disease: Walk Far, Walk Often

By in Heart Disease

A study conducted recently concluded that the best exercise for people with heart disease is to walk more often and walk farther. Seventy four subjects participated in the clinical trial which established that walking in a moderate pace and covering longer distances is a more effective way to improve the risk factors of cardiac patients [...]

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