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American Heart Month: The Importance of Exercise

Posted on February 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Emory cardiologist Nanette Wenger explains the benefits of exercising for your health, and the consequences that can ensue when exercise is not prioritized in this video published by CNN in honor of American Heart Month: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/21/small-strides-you-should-take-for-your-heart/.

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Study finds mechanistic explanation for the link between exercise and insulin resistance

Posted on January 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

A study published this week in Nature led by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reports that, in mice, exercise induces autophagy in heart and skeletal muscle cells, which improves their ability to remain “young” and adjust to changes in energy and nutrition.  The autophagy was associated with increased diet-related insulin resistance and lower rates of diabetes.  These findings provide at least one mechanistic explanation for why exercise is associated with lowering diabetes risk.

A description of the study and interview with the researchers is available through Scientific American.

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Keep up with your 2012 Fitness Goals with WoodPec

Posted on January 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Did you know that all Emory students have access to the Woodruff PE Center, including the gym, pool, and rock climbing wall?  There you have access to the more common gym equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, weightlifting equipment, and rowing machines, but also to racquetball, basketball, swimming, and an indoor track!  Other opportunities at the WoodPEC include:

  • Intramural Sports, such as flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball and basketball
  • Special sporting competitions for cross country running, table tennis, racquetball, 3 on 3 basketball, swimming and tennis
  • Fitness Emory, which for an additional fee includes classes such as yoga, indoor cycling, Zumba, and Tai Kwon Do

Be sure to visit the WoodPEC this Spring to help you make progress towards your fitness goals in 2012.  Their normal gym hours are Monday – Friday, 6:30 am to 11 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 9 pm.  Check the WoodPec Hours webpage for specific pool and rock climbing wall availability.

 

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Health Tip: 3 Simple, Effective Tips for a Healthier 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

Lisa DuPree, a Predictive Health Educator, offers some great health advice for the new year! Visit this link at the Emory Center for Health Discovery and Well Being to read the full post.

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“What is the single best thing we can do for our health?” Answered by Dr. Mike Evans

In a creative way, Dr. Mike Evans answers the question, “What is the single best thing we can do for our health?”. Dr. Evans, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto and physician at St. Michael’s Hospital, with an animation by Liisa Sorsa, says that exercise should be the first priority, with a goal of at least 30 minutes of activity per day. Dr. Evans draws on numerous findings both nationally and internationally that have highlighted the importance of physical activity for positive health changes. His primary message is simple: limit the number of hours you spend sitting and sleeping to 23 and 1/2, and use that final 30 minutes to benefit yourself.

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Posted on January 5, 2012 in Behavior change, Exercise, Nutrition

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