Physical Fitness May Reduce Hypertension Risk in People With Family History

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Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May by Learning to Play Golf

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-- - Warm weather has arrived, and that means it's time to get outside, get active and get healthy. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and The PGA of America is encouraging ...

Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History

TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk, according to a new study.

"Nordic Walking" Benefits Heart Failure Patients

Research presented at a conference this week suggests heart failure patients can benefit from "Nordic walking", where people walk with the help of poles as in cross-country skiing. This type of walking, which engages the upper as well as the lower body, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe: it is safe for older patients, especially those over 65, and after a short introductory course, can ...

OVAC Hosts Benefit For Single Dad

Report and photo by Logan Hall Local personal trainer Jeff Hoefling is an athlete who takes physical fitness seriously. So it came as a shock to him when he was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma in 2010. With rising medical costs and a desire to provide for his children in the event of a worst-case [...]