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05/05/2026
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By Coco Somers
Tips for Optimizing Walking to Improve Healthspan
Walking is a physiological necessity, not merely a form of exercise, according to Courtney Conley, D.C., a chiropractic physician, founder of Gait Happens, and co-author of the book “Walk.” Conley outlined techniques for optimizing walking mechanics to improve healthspan during a recent episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. The techniques address arm swing, posture, foot strike, […]
05/05/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Adding 1,700 to 5,500 Steps Daily Offsets Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting
A study published in Nature Communications on April 20, 2026, found that adding 1,700 to 5,500 steps per day can lower the risk of several chronic conditions among adults who sit 8 to 14 hours daily, according to a report by Ava Durgin for mindbodygreen. The research analyzed data from more than 15,000 U.S. adults […]
05/03/2026
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By Coco Somers
Resistance Training Program Associated with Protective Brain Changes in Early Alzheimer’s Biomarker Study
Study Finds Strength Training Linked to Brain Changes in Older Adults A 24-week supervised resistance exercise program was associated with reductions in a composite brain signature linked to vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new randomized controlled trial. The study, published in the journal Age and Ageing, involved 90 cognitively unimpaired adults between the ages […]
05/03/2026
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By Coco Somers
Experts Outline Five Habits for Managing Perimenopause Symptoms After Age 35
Overview Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, typically begins in a woman’s mid-30s to early 40s, according to health experts. During this phase, hormonal fluctuations can cause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and weight gain. A combination of evidence-based lifestyle habits — and, in some cases, hormone therapy — can help […]
05/02/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Long-Term Healthy Eating Linked to Slower Biological Aging
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition has found that maintaining a healthy diet over 17 to 32 years is associated with slower biological aging, as measured by epigenetic clocks. The research, which analyzed data from 1,039 participants in the Finnish Young Finns Study, showed that those with higher diet quality experienced decelerated epigenetic […]
04/30/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Variety in Physical Activity Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
Regularly engaging in multiple types of physical activity, not simply increasing total exercise volume, may reduce the risk of death, according to a study published April 27 in BMJ Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from over 100,000 participants tracked for more than 30 years through the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. The […]
04/30/2026
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By Coco Somers
Eccentric Exercise: Five-Minute, No-Equipment Workout Shows Health Benefits, Researcher Says
An exercise scientist argues that a five?minute home routine using only body weight can improve strength, heart health and metabolism while requiring less energy than conventional exercise. Kazunori Nosaka of Edith Cowan University, writing in a Journal of Sport and Health Science opinion piece, states that eccentric exercises — movements where muscles lengthen under load […]
04/28/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Low Creatine Intake to Higher Risk of Menstrual Irregularities, Reproductive Issues in Women
A study published in the journal Nutrients analyzing data from more than 4,500 U.S. women found that 71% did not meet the recommended daily creatine intake of 13 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. According to the report, women with suboptimal intake had a 25% higher risk of irregular menstrual cycles, a 68% higher risk […]
04/28/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Suggests Cycling Program May Boost Brain Chemical Linked to Cognitive Health
Introduction A 12-week cycling program was linked to increased levels of a key brain-supporting chemical in overweight adults, according to a recent study. The research, involving 23 participants, was published in the journal Brain Research and investigated the effects of regular exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein often described as the brain’s fertilizer. […]
04/26/2026
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By Coco Somers
Research Indicates Creatine May Support Cognitive Function Under Stress
Creatine, a nutrient long associated with muscle strength and athletic performance, is emerging as a subject of interest in neuroscience for its potential cognitive benefits, according to recent analyses. The compound, which is both produced by the body and obtained through diet, is stored in muscles and the brain where it plays a role in […]
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