People on a weight control program are advised to be physically active to balance the calories hey consume with the calories burned. Most people; however, don't do it on the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics per week. They need vigorous-intensity aerobics exercise; they need more intense exercise such as running, jogging, biking,dancing and swimming to burn the excess calories. Zumba, a dance-fitness program has been identified as an effective and healthy way to burn excess calories.
The physical activity appears to burn more calories than power yoga, cardio kick-boxing and step aerobics. In a recent study, researchers found that high-intensity exercise is good cardiovascular workout for many. For those pursuing weight control the benefits could be successful weight loss and cardiovascular health. The study involved19 females age 18-22; they all had previous experience in a zumba exercise class.
They performed a treadmill test to measure their heart rate and oxygen consumption at the start of the study. For the study they joined a single zumba class taught by a zumba instructor. Each participant reached a heart rate maximum of 80% and burned 9.5 calories. According to the report it is enough to improve cardiovascular health. The calories burned were more than in other high intensity exercise. Read about the study.
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A recent study found shift workers were at increased risk for strokes, heart attacks and coronary disease.
The study involved 2 million participants from 34 studies.
The researchers defined a shift worker as anyone who does not hold a traditional day time job, for example: people who work the evening shift, the night shift, rotating shifts and on calls.
According to researchers those who involve themselves in meditation or exercise regularly have fewer colds and flus than those who participate in neither.
The study involved 149 participants.
In the randomized trial they were split into three groups:
Those who participated in mindless meditation
Those who had regular moderate-intensity exercise
A control group that did neither. The meditation group had 257 days of the cold or flu, the exercise group had 241 days and the control gro...
If an individual has a heart attack, It is important that blood flow is restored immediately to prevent further damage to the heart muscle and to save the life. When the blood supply to the heart muscle isobstructed it does not receive the oxygen that it requires. This can cause a heart attack, the cells can begin to die.
The sooner the blood flow is restored the less damage will result.
It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack to get help immediately.
Moderate intensity aerobics exercise is recommened for overall health and vitality and to prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and strokes.
More vigorous and prolonged aerobics exercise may be necessary for those who need to lose weight keep it off.
Researchers wanted to evaluate the effects of different intensities of aerobics exercise on the elderly, with mild cognitive impairment.
According to the result of study the different intensities of aerobics had no effe... Continue reading...
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Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by spontaneous repeated seizures of any type occurring without an immediate cause.
Epilepsy can affect people of any age.
The seizures of epilepsy, called fits or convulsions are a result of abnormal electrical signals of the brain. A seizure may last from a few seconds to minutes. The type of seizure depends on the part of the brain affected and the cause of the seizure.
Causes of Seizures- In most cases the cause of the seizure cannot be...
Non-communicable diseases (NCD's) are a global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations are calling on all to join together in the fight against them.
Non-Communicable diseases are chronic diseases such as cancer, heart dsease, strokes,diabetes,asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).
Thirty six million people die each year and millions more are sick because of NCD's. Fortunately NCD's can be prevented.
The blood pressure is the force of blood exerted on the artery walls as the bood circulates through the body.
