When it comes to exercise, some people prefer to jog or run outdoors while others may feel inclined to work out indoors. Whether it’s because of convenience, personal preferences, or chronic injuries, most people may favor indoor workouts more. But did you know that running outdoors may offer more health benefits compared to using a treadmill? Here … Continue reading Why running outdoors is better than using a treadmill
Research shows exercise helps keep cancer in remission
A study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine has revealed that cancer survivors (CS) may gain significant benefits from undergoing physical activity (PA). However, the optimal dose of physical activity remains unclear due to a variety of reasons including types of cancer, illness stages and treatments, low cardiorespiratory fitness and physical inactivity. In line with this, a … Continue reading Research shows exercise helps keep cancer in remission
Turn up your happiness dial with these simple tips: From sleeping more to eating chocolate, easy ways you can be happy NOW
Being happy isn’t always easy. Just like all other emotions, happiness can come and go at any given moment. But making it come to you is a whole lot easier than it seems. There are many ways to boost your happiness, and these are some of the ones that you can indulge in every day. … Continue reading Turn up your happiness dial with these simple tips: From sleeping more to eating chocolate, easy ways you can be happy NOW
Cut your risk of premature death by more than half by just doing short bursts of exercise
Too busy to go to the gym and exercise? Too riddled with deadlines to take those 10,000 steps a day for good health? Take heart. New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that you don’t need long hours of exercise a day to stay healthy. Short bursts of exercise a day can lower … Continue reading Cut your risk of premature death by more than half by just doing short bursts of exercise
Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%
Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, Ph.D., of the University of … Continue reading Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%
Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
If you want your children to have smarter brains, sharper memories, and longer attention spans, raise them in a home with lots of greenery and plenty of physical activity. That’s because two Spanish studies discovered that nature and exercise exert strong influences upon brain development and mental health, reported a Waking Times article. The Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) collaborated with Hospital del Mar … Continue reading Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
Leading sedentary lifestyle just as deadly as smoking, say researchers
If you think of dangerous jobs, chances are things like mining, skyscraper construction, and fighting fires may come to mind. However, a team of international experts found that working on a computer in an office all day can be just as deadly as smoking. Given the nature of our work environments, there is often not … Continue reading Leading sedentary lifestyle just as deadly as smoking, say researchers
Researchers have figured out how physical exercise prevents dementia and protects the brain
Gerontologists and sports physicians at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany have concluded in a new study that not only does regular physical exercise manage weight and maintain the body’s fitness, it also protects the brain and positively impacts its metabolism . The study, which involved 60 participants aged between 65 and 85, aimed to assess movement-related parameters, cognitive … Continue reading Researchers have figured out how physical exercise prevents dementia and protects the brain
In defense of walking: it’s anything but wimpy, the health benefits of walking are numerous
It’s no secret that walking is a great form of exercise. The benefits of walking for mental and physical health Walking has long-been touted as an ideal way to boost mood, keep weight in check and improve overall health. Even recent news has honed in on studies showcasing the health benefits of walking in that … Continue reading In defense of walking: it’s anything but wimpy, the health benefits of walking are numerous
Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
A study of low-income housing residents has documented that the more television people say they watched, the less active they were, researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and colleagues report. The findings of television's effects on physical activity are the first to be based on objective measurements using pedometers, rather than the study subjects' memories of … Continue reading Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
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