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11/15/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Pilates exercise found to improve motor control in middle-aged women

Age shouldn’t be an excuse for avoiding physical activity. In fact, it should serve as an even bigger reason to exercise. An inactive lifestyle can compromise a person’s body composition, especially as they grow older. This can consequently lead to reduced motor control, which can incapacitate the individual. To avoid these consequences, it’s best that older people continue participating in […]

11/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Middle-aged women who perform Pilates exercises have better motor control: Study

Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, but as people age, they tend to become more inactive. One of the effects of reduced physical activity is poor motor control. Researchers from the University of Birjand and Imam Khomeini International University evaluated the potential effects of Pilates on the motor control of middle-aged women. As people age, they […]

09/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Take your protein supplements with meals to improve your resistance training

Protein supplements taken with meals was found to be more effective at improving resistance training compared to taking them between meals, according to a systematic review published in the journal Nutrition Review. On the other hand, protein supplements taken between meals may be more effective at increasing overall body mass. A team of researchers from Purdue […]

07/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are your hands always cold? If so, you may need more muscle mass

Have you ever wondered why your hands always get cold? It may be because you need more muscle mass. A study published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology revealed that muscle mass maintains heat temperature in the hands when exposed to extremely cold temperatures. “Hands have a large surface area-to-volume ratio, which can be […]

06/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Drinking chilled yerba mate can help you achieve your weight loss goals

According to a study, one simple change can help increase the benefits of yerba mate tea. Swiss researchers have determined that drinking chilled yerba mate tea, instead of hot tea, can help individuals lose weight. Yerba mate tea, which is similar to green tea, is a caffeinated and bitter-tasting drink that originates from South America. Earlier studies […]

05/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Are you really that fit? New study finds that we tend to overestimate how active we are

People have differing concepts of physical fitness. Some people believe that going to the gym counts as adequate physical activity, while others believe that outdoor activities such as jogging and walking are the way to go. However, an international study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that neither idea is an objective […]

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