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06/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Does the “buddy system” really encourage weight loss?
Recent research suggests that the “buddy system” approach to losing weight can encourage participants to stick with their weight loss program and achieve significant results. However, it doesn’t boost morale by instilling a sense of camaraderie among people who are trying to shed weight. Instead, it inspires participants through the achievements of top performers. One of the most popular goals for self-improvement […]
05/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Don’t give in to the hype: Soft-cushioned running shoes increase leg stiffness, do not protect against impact
Soft-cushioned running shoes were advertised to be safer and more comfortable for athletes. But a recent study warned that such footwear might make legs stiffer, and the resulting increase in impact loading may make it much more likely for the foot to get injured. The study evaluated a small group of physically active young men who regularly run […]
05/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Get moving, your brain needs it – study
Physical exercise is not just good for building up muscles and endurance. Studies show that working out also improves your brain in many ways. Many of the positive effects of exercise also extend to the brain. For example, physical activity speeds up the heart rate to deliver more oxygen throughout the body. The brain is one of […]
05/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Here’s why the downward-facing dog yoga pose is good for your back
Perhaps the best-known and healthiest yoga pose is the downward-facing dog pose. It is one of the first asanas (poses) taught to beginners, and it remains popular even among veteran practitioners for its health benefits. The downward-facing dog pose activates the bladder channel, the longest acupuncture meridian in the body. Activating the channel improves the flow of qi through associated organs. […]
05/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercising before and after surgery can improve blood flow and help prevent muscle and nerve damage, scientists find
Regular sessions of physical exercise could keep muscles and nerves from getting further injured by the resumption of blood flow after an injury started to heal. The Virginia-based researchers who made this discovery noted that the protective effect applied to both normal wounds and injuries inflicted during surgical operations. “Ischemia reperfusion injury” is the medical term […]
05/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Dehydration is linked to physical impairment and cognitive decline: Study
It turns out that dehydration does more than just hamper the physical abilities of people exposed to hot conditions. A new Georgia-based study warns that dehydration can also harm the normal functions of the brain. In the experiment, participants underwent plenty of physical activity in the heat without drinking or eating anything. The dehydrated volunteers were […]
05/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Take a walk, but just for a bit: Research shows that it helps with creativity, problem-solving
Whenever you go on a short walk before working on a tough problem, you use the same creativity-boosting technique Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and other geniuses used during their heyday. A recent study showed that walking plays an important role in getting the creative juices flowing and coming up with impressive solutions to problems. Researchers from Stanford University noted that many […]
04/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
6 Months of aerobic exercise can improve neurocognition among older people, says study
Old age dulls the mind as much as it weakens the body. However, a new study brings hope that regular sessions of aerobic exercise could improve the brain functions of older adults who have neurocognitive problems. Researchers from Duke University conducted an experiment with older people who lived sedentary lifestyles. The participants suffered from poor concentration, experienced problems […]
04/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Healthy and drug-free: Natural remedies that can help address the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Prescription medications and deep brain stimulation are not the only ways to improve the condition of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. There are complementary and alternative medicines that are much safer and potentially as effective as the chemicals and surgically implanted devices when it comes to suppressing tremors. One of the best natural treatments is to work […]
04/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Regular exercise can significantly lower your risk of developing cancer
The best way to deal with cancer is to prevent it in the first place. That means maintaining good health, which can be achieved through many natural ways such as exercising on a regular basis. And even patients who have already been diagnosed with cancer can greatly benefit from working out in the right way […]
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