The Benefits of Exercise and Healthy Living on Tachycardia By Gary Rothbart
Tachycardia is classified as a heart rhythm disorder. The disorder causes a person’s heart to beat faster than normal. Resting heart rates of between 100-130 beats per minute when not exercising are a sign that [...]
Exercise and its Benefits for Stroke Patients By Gary Rothbart
A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of strokes; ischemic, due to lack of blood flow and hemorrhagic, due [...]
The Importance of Lifestyle Changes and Exercise for People That Have Metabolic Syndrome By Gary Rothbart
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body weight around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that occur together, increasing a person’s risk of having [...]
The Importance of a Healthy Diet and Exercise for Obese Individuals By Gary Rothbart
Obesity involves an excess amount of body fat. There has been a significant increase in the number of people that are obese in North America over the past few decades. One in three North American’s [...]
The Relationship Between Exercise and Better Mobility By Gary Rothbart
Mobility is defined as the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. There are a variety of reasons that a person’s mobility can be impeded. Injuries, illness, arthritis, balance problems and age are [...]
The Importance of Exercise for People That Have Osteoarthritis By Gary Rothbart
Osteoarthritis is sometimes called a degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. It is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It occurs when the cartilage or cushioning between the joints breaks down [...]
The Importance of Exercise for People That Have Myasthenia Gravis By Gary Rothbart
Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are irresponsible for the movement of the limbs, eyes and other parts of the body. The name Myasthenia Gravis [...]
The Importance of Exercise and Weight Loss in Relieving Back Pain By Gary Rothbart
Having a back problem can be uncomfortable and limit a person’s activity level. It is estimate that 80% of North Americans will experience an episode of lower back pain in their lifetime. This can be [...]
The Importance of Exercise for Individuals That Have Lower Leg Swelling By Gary Rothbart
A common problem, especially for seniors, is lower leg swelling. Lower leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissue is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with [...]