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04/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Irrefutable evidence that physical activity cures depression
Genes do not lie when it comes to determining what is good and healthy for the mind and body. When Massachusetts-based researchers conducted a genetic variation-based study of physical activity, they found strong evidence that exercise could help protect its practitioners from depression. There is a distinct difference between “physical activity can reduce the effects of […]
04/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Try “exercise snacks” (vigorous bouts of stairclimbing) to boost heart health, advise researchers
You don’t need to commit to a time-consuming workout session in order to enjoy the health benefits of physical exercise. Canadian researchers said that spending a few minutes going up several flights of stairs every two or three hours can greatly improve the health of your heart. In a recent study supported by McMaster University […]
04/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercise doesn’t need a prescription: It can reduce Parkinson’s disease, even delay its progression
You don’t need expensive pharmaceutical drugs to fight off the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease. Working out for 2.5 hours every week can achieve the same protective benefits without causing harmful side effects. Regular sessions of physical exercise can even slow down the development of the disease, which no drug can do. In addition to […]
03/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Elderly people should try weightlifting to prevent frailty, health experts recommend
It might go against common sense for a senior citizen to start – or resume – pumping iron at his or her advanced age. But Irish researchers are recommending that elderly people lift weights and take protein powders so that they can avoid the crippling effects of infirmity. People are living longer lives thanks to a variety of […]
03/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Get moving! Replacing 30 minutes of sitting with ANY type of physical activity reduces the risk of early death
Some types of sharks must constantly keep swimming in order to stay alive. While humans are not sharks, it is also in our best interest to move as much as possible if we want to live long lives. A new study recommends spending at least half an hour each day performing any kind of physical movement if you wanted to live […]
03/29/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Play and lose weight: “Gamify” workouts to make exercising more fun
Are you finding it difficult to motivate yourself to work out, even though you really want to lose weight and need to improve your health? Consider turning your boring session of physical exercise into a fun and exciting game, where every pound you shed is an achievement you can brag about. The process of “gamification” […]
03/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Are juice fasts good for your health?
The practice of juice fasting could boost your health in many ways. Experts believe that this form of fasting improves the population and health of beneficial gut microbiota while also suppressing bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Billions of microorganisms live in the gastrointestinal tract. When these bacteria are in bad shape, their hosts tend to […]
03/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Tai chi found to benefit the brains of older people
Taking up mind-body exercises – for instance, ballroom dancing or tai chi – could help maintain the health of your brain and your body during the later years of your life. This regimen was supported by the results of a new study, in which exercises that involve both mental and physical activities raised the cognitive function […]
03/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Exercise helps improve gut diversity, according to a new study
Regular physical workouts will not just make you look good and feel healthy. The beneficial bacteria that live in your gut will also flourish if you exercise a lot. On the other hand, being obese will make conditions in your gastrointestinal system less healthy for those good bacteria. In a recently concluded study, researchers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported […]
03/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Regular physical exercise can help enhance your mood and address depression
A routine workout could do more than just burn fat, improve your muscle, and increase your cardio. Many animal and human studies show that physical exercise activates processes in the brain that improve your mood and amend depression over short and long periods of time. Regular bouts of physical activity could increase the amounts of mood-elevating chemicals in the brain, […]
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