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Exercise Guidelines for Seniors & Cancer Patients: Part 2

Aerobic exercise is exercise that rhythmically uses the large muscles of the legs and arms to elevate the heart rate within a certain range. Some examples of aerobic activity...Read entire article »

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Exercise Guidelines for Seniors and Cancer Patients: Part 1

The medical literature has documented causal relationships between the benefits of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment and quality of life issues. Although specific dosages for exercise programs have...Read entire article »

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Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 1 of 2

If you have been inactive for a long period of time, your muscles will begin to atrophy; that is, they will shrink in size and strength. Having an arm or...Read entire article »

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Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 2 of 2

Breathing One of the key elements of any exercise program is to learn proper breathing techniques. Breathing, by itself, is a good exercise because it is both therapeutic and relaxing....Read entire article »