Some people believe that a great workout should leave you tired and sweating buckets all the time. But according to health experts, sweating doesn’t always indicate a successful exercise routine. Why do people sweat? Sweat evaporates from your skin to prevent your body from overheating after a grueling exercise. If you don’t sweat after an arduous workout session, you … Continue reading Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?
Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Approximately 30 percent of the American population – or around 100 million Americans – suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In some cases, this condition can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) or even liver cancer. Fortunately, people with NAFLD can reduce their risk of liver … Continue reading Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Need a workout that is quick and easy that you can do almost anywhere? Jumping rope gives you a full-body workout in 5 minutes
Jumping rope is a common children’s game, but if you’re too busy to go to the gym, this game can help you stay fit. Incorporating this fun and challenging activity into your exercise regimen will give you a quick but effective full-body workout. Jumping rope as an intensive full-body workout If you don’t have hours to … Continue reading Need a workout that is quick and easy that you can do almost anywhere? Jumping rope gives you a full-body workout in 5 minutes
Don’t be lazy: A quick, brisk walk every day can stave off disability in later life
Regular physical exercise offers many health benefits. But even something as simple as 10 minutes of brisk walking daily can help prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,brisk walking can also help lower their risk of suffering from pain or stiffness in the knee, hip, ankle or … Continue reading Don’t be lazy: A quick, brisk walk every day can stave off disability in later life
Green space makes you happy: A childhood spent in nature decreases risk of later depression
Taking a nice walk around a beautiful, quiet park can help ease your stress. But did you know that green spaces also offer long-term benefits for kids? According to a study, children who grow up playing in green spaces have a reduced risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. The study was published in the journal Proceedings … Continue reading Green space makes you happy: A childhood spent in nature decreases risk of later depression
If you have an 8-hour desk job, exercise for 30 minutes daily to significantly improve your health
Research warns that a sedentary lifestyle coupled with a desk job can negatively affect your health and can even lead to an early death. Fortunately, a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center says that staying active even if you sit most of the day can lower your risk of health problems. Findings suggest that 30 minutes of … Continue reading If you have an 8-hour desk job, exercise for 30 minutes daily to significantly improve your health
Exercise found to reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s, also known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, is a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease that causes memory loss and dementia in people typically in their 30s to 50s. In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team of researchers found that physical exercise may delay cognitive decline and improve … Continue reading Exercise found to reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms
Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
People who are obese and those who do not exercise are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer — one of the most common cancers worldwide. A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism found that exercise is an essential factor in reducing the risk of developing this type of cancer after weight loss. … Continue reading Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Physical inactivity is linked to various health conditions, such as heart disease and obesity. According to the results of a study, the use of pedal desks in a sedentary workplace can help prevent these health risks. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), was published in the journal Medicine & Science in … Continue reading Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Obesity can make breast cancer cells more aggressive
Unlike women who maintain a healthy weight, women who are obese or overweight have a greater risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to a study, which was published in the journal Cell Metabolism, obesity can also make cancer cells more aggressive. The study involved a collaboration between researchers from Heidelberg University Hospital, Helmholtz Zentrum München, and Technische Universität … Continue reading Obesity can make breast cancer cells more aggressive
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 