Tag: Exercise
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/17: Staying Physically Active During COVID-19
By Denise M. Wyers If your normal exercise routine has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Millions of gym-goers, fitness center enthusiasts and others are being forced to find new, creative ways to stay physically active while staying home. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that during the COVID-19 pandemic when so…
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Exercise can do more to offset early signs of dementia than you think
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge There are at least 5 million people currently living with age-related dementia in the United States, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The publication goes on to estimate that that one out of every six women and one out of every 10 men,…
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You have the power to take control of your own life
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Where and who you work out with may be as important as the activity you choose for improving mood and overall wellness levels. In fact, mindset may well be the most important ingredient for achieving long-term weight loss and fitness goals. It’s nearly impossible to…
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Step it up to cut cancer risk
By Sameer Shetty, M.D. Need a reason to lace up your sneakers and head out the door? Whether you prefer a neighborhood stroll, a yoga class, or a round of golf, exercise can do more than keep you fit—it may reduce your risk of developing cancer as well. Previous research found a link between exercise and…
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Stay alert while staying fit this spring
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer Spring has arrived and so have the runners, the walkers and the bike riders. However, for many who are now taking advantage of the outdoor season, their forms of exercise do come with some risks. Today, many are increasingly distracted in the digital age by their phones, which is particularly…
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Registration underway for annual Polio Network conference April 17th
BRIDGEWATER- The Polio Network of New Jersey (PNNJ) will hold its 26th annual conference on Sunday, April 17, at the Marriott Hotel in Bridgewater, N.J. The initial impact of polio on individuals and the later effects of post-polio syndrome (PPS) on the lives of most attendees in the years since the epidemics of the 20th…