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Tag Archives: Exercise
Research Shows Regular Exercise, Even in Polluted Areas, Can Lower Risk of Death
Regular exercise, even performed in areas with air pollution, can reduce the risk of death from natural causes, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Habitual exercise reduces the risk of death regardless of exposure to air pollution, and … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Cycling, Exercise & Air Pollution, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Running, Sports
Tagged Air Quality, Cycling, Exercise, Research, Running
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Shanghai Hits Record Pollution Level On Marathon Day, Causing Runners’ Lungs To Hurt
When air quality levels in the eastern Chinese city of Shanghai reach the government’s definition of “heavily polluted,” government officials recommend that children and the elderly refrain from all physical activity outdoors. Everyone else, they say, should avoid prolonged or … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China
Tagged Air Pollution, China, Exercise, PM2.5, Running, Shanghai
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Exercise and Air Pollution
Just recently, the American Lung Association published its report on the latest measurements of soot particles and ozone in the air for almost 1,000 countries and cities in the United States. The results come as no surprise, especially for measurements … Continue reading
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Pollutionwatch: Olympic athletes vulnerable to bad air quality
The effects of air pollution on athletes came to the fore during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where Steve Ovett collapsed with reparatory problems after the 800 meters final, citing air pollution as a major trigger for his exercise induced … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, London, Sports, UK
Tagged 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, Air Quality, Asthma, Exercise, exercise induced asthma, London, Running, UK
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Learn the benefits of walking to school
Next week is Walk to School Week (21 May to 25 May 2012) Mid Sussex District Council is offering free pedometers to parents who take part. Cars and other motor vehicles account for the majority of air pollution in West … Continue reading
Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes
Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading
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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?
Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading
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Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure During Exercise
Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure Lowers Blood Pressure And Improves Heart Rate Variability During Exercise|Medical New Today According to data presented at the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) Scientific Sessions in Beijing,in June 2012, wearing a facemask … Continue reading