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(HealthDay News) -- Exercise may be just what the doctor ordered to improve heart health.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says potential benefits of exercise include:

Reducing blood pressure and triglycerides.Boosting "good" HDL cholesterol. Improving levels of blood sugar, thereby reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.Cutting proteins responsible for harmful inflammation.Improving chances of maintaining a healthier weight.

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This Controversial Magazine Article Says Bingeing and Purging Is a Legit Yoga Exercise Naturally, it has some people wondering if yoga isn't as zen and body-loving as they thought.

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Yoga Magazine, which calls itself the "number one yoga, health, and fitness brand in the U.K. and U.S.A.," came under fire after publishing an article in its May 2015 issue detailing how to do a controversial yoga exercise that sounds an awful lot like promoting bulimia.
In the article, editor and certified yoga instructor Yogi Dr. Malik (yup, that's the name he goes by—although we couldn't find any evidence that he has a degree that makes him an actual, you know, doctor) gave details on toning your abs through Vyaghrasana, also called the Tiger, which involves drinking a lot of water and purging several times.
RELATED: Your Body on Yoga: An X-Ray Look at the Bones Mid-Downward Dog
Malik explained how to do the Tiger with a five-step process while answering a question from a reader who came across the technique in an old yoga book and asked whether it was legit. Step number three was particularly controversial: "Now drink at least three glasses of water even if you feel full. Push the fingers down the throat and vomit. Repeat this process until you are only vomiting water with no traces of leftover food."
Malik says yogis designed the system after observing the way a tiger deals with food. He added that, if you practice the Tiger once a week, you'll have stronger abs and better stamina.
Naturally, people freaked out.
According to a 2012 study conducted by Yoga Journal, more than 20 million people in the U.S. practice some form of yoga. But is there a legit subset of the population that's purging after vinyasas? Probably not.
"This practice is radical BS without medical basis," says yoga and wellness expert Sadie Nardini, author of The 21-Day Yoga Body. "The body can clean itself out quite optimally with a simple regimen of whole foods and hydration without having to hurl multiple times a day."
RELATED: I'm a Strong, Fit Yoga Teacher—and I Still Get Insecure About My Belly
The idea of bingeing doesn't seem to fit into the overall yoga philosophy of being in tune with and nurturing your body, although Nardini points out that some people can take yoga philosophy to the extreme.
"Perhaps purging every day was appropriate for that time in a culture and time where hygiene didn't rule and parasites often did," she says. Now, however, the practice is most certainly harmful to your health.
RELATED: What Type of Yoga Is Right for You?
In answer to the criticism, Yoga Magazine published a follow-up on its website explaining why they chose to talk about the Tiger exercise. "We were not promoting bulimia but answering a genuine reader question who had asked whether this exercise that he had found in a textbook dating back to the 1950s was true or not," Yogi Dr. Malik wrote in a blog post. He continued, "The Tiger exercise has been practiced for centuries, and like other ancient yoga kriyas including Vasti (colon cleansing), Hrid Dhauti (cleansing the tongue) and Neti (cleansing the nasal passages)—these are all genuine yogic practices that can help to detoxify and purify the body—and these techniques have been around for thousands of years."
However, the mag didn't say that people shouldn't try the Tiger: "As with every exercise and technique we feature in Yoga Magazine, it is up to each individual whether they perform or not."
Er...
To be clear, bulimia is bulimia—whether it's disguised in the form of yoga or not. And last we checked, you don't need to practice any form of bulimia in order to be a yogi.
Eating disorders and disordered eating are increasingly common. Learn the signs and find out how to get help for you or someone you care about.

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THURSDAY, May 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A little exercise late in life may help men live longer, new research from Norway suggests.

"Even in the elderly, there is a lot to gain by being moderately active as compared to being sedentary," said study lead author Ingar Holme, professor emeritus at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo.

The study of older men found that increasing physical activity benefited life span as much as quitting smoking.

"Given the evidence, physical activity is probably an important factor in getting people to age successfully," Holme said. "But there are many things that we don't know in this field."

The research involved nearly 6,000 Norwegian men born from 1923 to 1932 who underwent a health check in 1972-1973 and again in 2000. Monitoring continued for almost 12 years.

Sedentary men said they spent a lot of time reading and/or watching TV. Moderate activity consisted of exercise, sports or heavy gardening for at least four hours a week, while vigorous activity involved hard training or competitive sports several times a week.

Through 2011 in the study, more than 2,000 men died. Holme said 51 percent of men who were sedentary in their 70s died from any cause, compared to about one-quarter of those who were moderately to vigorously active.

Just 30 minutes of moderate activity six days a week was associated with 40 percent lower risk of death, the researchers found. More exercise reaped even greater benefits, decreasing the odds of death from both heart disease or any cause, the researchers said.

Looking back further, men who were sedentary in their 40s lived five fewer years on average than those who were the most active.

The study doesn't take into account the risk of injury from exercise, or fully examine which might have come first, poor health or lack of exercise. Nor did it prove that regular exercise caused the men to live longer, just that there was an association between the two.

Nevertheless, one expert said the study fits in with previous research linking physical activity to better health and quality of life.

"While we may not fully understand all the mechanisms, we do know that exercise, especially as we age, is a critical component in preventing [mental] decline, lowering the risk for depression and other mental health challenges, maintaining muscle mass and function, enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness, increasing social interactions, maintaining balance and coordination, and reducing fall risk," said Brad Roy. He is executive director of the medical fitness center at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Montana.

While the study says nothing about women, other research suggests they gain similar benefits, said Roy, who wasn't involved in the study.

Need help getting motivated?

Phillip Sparling, a professor emeritus in the School of Applied Physiology at Georgia Institute of Technology, offers some advice: "Select exercise activities you enjoy, set a regular time and routine, exercise with friends, consult a personal trainer, make a plan, keep a written record, and share goals with family and friends."

It's also important to consult a health professional before beginning any exercise plan.

The study appears May 14 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine..

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Copyright © 2015 HealthDay. All rights reserved.SOURCES: Ingar Holme, D.Phil., professor emeritus, sports medicine department, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, and Center of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Brad Roy, Ph.D., executive director, Summit Medical Fitness Center, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, Mont.; Phillip Sparling, Ed.D., professor, School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta; May 14, 2015, British Journal of Sports Medicine

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We all know that regular exercise is good for us, but actually putting that knowledge into practice isn’t always so easy.

While we may take out expensive gym memberships and splash the cash on
new workout gear in a bid to feel healthier and slimmer, sticking to an exercise regime for the long haul is another thing altogether. No matter how serious we are about achieving our goals, or how good our intentions, our get-fit resolutions can often slip off our to-do lists.

Need some motivation to recharge your get-up-and-go? Health and wellness coach Joanne Henson dedicates her new book to doing just that. What’s Your Excuse For Not Getting Fit? (£4.99, amazon.co.uk) provides easy to follow advice and smart tips to stick with exercise long enough to see some pretty awesome results. ‘I wrote the book to help people take a fresh look at their
own self-sabotaging behaviours and limiting beliefs, and to motivate them to change their mindsets, and move forward,’ she explains. Here she shares the most common excuses and her simple solutions to stay on track.

Excuse 1: I don’t have time to exercise
Workouts don’t necessarily have to be lengthy or laborious if you’re looking to lose weight or get healthier. A short, sharp sweat sesh will see you bid farewell to hundreds of calories while targeting a whole range of different muscle groups. ‘Three to four times per week is ideal – this still leaves another three to four days a week when you don’t have to exercise. High-intensity interval training sessions could be as short as 10 minutes, and the best way to ensure that it gets done is to prioritise and diarise. And if you think you don’t have time, try keeping a log of how you spend your time and re-evaluate what’s important,’ says Joanne.

Excuse 2: I live too far away from the gym Brrrr! When it’s freezing cold and chucking it down outside you’d probably prefer a date with your duvet over dragging yourself all the way to the gym – especially if it involves an epic commute. We get it. Even those of us with the loftiest intentions can falter when inconvenience thwarts our fitness plans. ‘There’s no point in joining a flash new gym if it’s a 15-minute drive away, which you might not fancy after a long day at work. Much better to join the more basic gym at the end of your road. Then you’ve only got to find time for the workout, not the workout and a journey,’ says Joanne. Gym still not near enough? Try out a range of fitness DVDs and apps that fit easily into your lifestyle.

Excuse 3: I’ve lost my fitness mojo
Having a dip in motivation every so often is normal and if that means you miss a few sessions, so be it – but don’t let that derail your efforts to get back on track. ‘If you do skip a few workouts, remember that the longer you leave it the harder it’s going to feel when you go back. And consider how far you’ve already come – do you really want to waste the effort you’ve already put in? Capitalise on the progress you’ve made so far and stick with it,’ advises Joanne.

Excuse 4: I find exercise boring
Exercise doesn’t have to be difficult and unpleasant. Ease yourself into it and up the ante when you’re ready. ‘Find something you enjoy. This is an obvious one, but so many people treat exercise as a form of punishment, as something to be endured not enjoyed. But there are dozens of different forms of exercise which you might find more fun, from dancing to rock climbing,’ says Joanne. And, if you get bored of your routine, switch things up a notch by trying new classes, working out different body parts and varying the intensity of your workout.

Excuse 5: I’m not seeing results
Let’s be realistic; you won’t see results overnight, but the more dedicated you become, the faster you’ll see improvements in your overall fitness and your figure. ‘Be patient, give it some time, and remember that exercise has long-term, ongoing health benefits beyond body shape,’ says Joanne. Try keeping a workout journal so you can chart your progress, writing down small achievements after every session, whether it’s going for two minutes longer on the treadmill or reaching a press-up PB.

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