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Elderly Not Affected By Intensity Of Aerobics

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Thursday, June 13, 2013, In : physical activity

Moderate-intensity aerobics is recommended for overall health and vitality and to prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and strokes. It is recommended for all adults.

More vigorous aerobics exercise may be required by those who need to lose weight and keep it off, since burning calories is their goal.

For the prevention of diseases 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise 5 times per week is enough to promote good health.

In one study, researchers wanted to evaluate the dif...

Top Health Concerns of Middle-Income Earners

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, June 3, 2013, In : Lifestyle

Are most Americans pursuing a healthy lifestyle due to health concerns?

A recent study done in the USA showed that middle-income earners main health concern is non-communicable diseases(NCD"s). NCD's are cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes and respiratory diseases.

Partcipants of the survey were 1001 Americans age 30-66 with an annual income of $35,000-$99,999. Both men and women paritcipated.

The result
Cancer was at the top of the list of health concerns at 79%, heart disease at 74%...
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