"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 ...

Cardiac rehab: Healing the heart at home alternative to hospital-based program

TORONTO - Mark Lemieux is running on the treadmill, the slap of each sneaker-clad foot marking one more step in his quest to bump up his cardiovascular fitness and keep it there.

Home is where the healthy heart is

Mark Lemieux is running on the treadmill, the slap of each sneaker-clad foot marking one more step in his quest to bump up his cardiovascular fitness and keep it there.

Skechers to pay $40 million to settle federal toning shoes case

WASHINGTON -- Skechers USA Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle allegations by federal officials that it misled consumers about the health benefits of its Shape-ups and other toning shoes.

People with Asthma Get the Green Light for Exercise

Not only is it safe for people with asthma to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, according to a new evidence review in The Cochrane Library.