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11/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Breast cancer survivors who exercise have better mental health

Breast cancer survivors will not only benefit physically from exercise, but also mentally. In a study published in the Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, researchers discovered that long hikes can sustainably improve the mental health, level of physical activity, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. The researchers, who were from the University […]

11/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Balance your GABA levels to reduce your risk for many physical and mental health disorders

There are so many things in life that can make people stressed. Fortunately, the body has its own way of coping with the pressure of everyday life. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter, and one of the most important ones at that. It is derived from glutamate, a neurotransmitter produced […]

11/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Yoga and mindfulness-based therapy can help stressed out employees improve their quality of life

When employees go on sick leave, they are either too physically ill to go to work — or they need to rest for their mental health. A study suggests yoga and mindfulness-based therapies to improve the quality of life of people experiencing burnout. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based cognitive […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is too much sleep bad for you? Expert weighs in

Several studies have already confirmed the dangers of sleep deprivation, but is there data on the effect of sleeping too much? An article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which covered a meta-analysis that involved over three million individuals, revealed that people “who slept nine hours a day died earlier than those who slept eight [hours].” […]

11/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Being sedentary can put you at risk of dementia

Canadian researchers urge people of all ages – including older people – to get off the couch and get more exercise. Their new study warns that couch potatoes are much more likely to develop dementia than regularly active people, an article in Natural Health 365 stated. What’s more, the McMaster University (MU)-led study adds that […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Effects of physical activity in the psychological well-being of cancer survivors

Research has found that long hikes can sustainably improve the physical activity, psychological well-being, and quality of life of breast cancer survivors. The study, which was published in the Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, looked at how a six-week long hike can improve the physical activity levels and mental health of breast cancer patients. […]

10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Boost your intelligence AND your physical activity with dancing

One salsa class can improve understanding by eight percent, focus by 13 percent, and memory by 18 percent, as it takes a special kind of concentration for people to be able to learn salsa. This is because the dance requires people to stay in time with the music and not be distracted, according to a new […]

10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Just ONE exercise session can offer substantial and IMMEDIATE benefits toward brain health

With everything going on all at once, many people feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day for them to do everything they want to do. This is one of many reasons why most people do not exercise even if they already know that it’s extremely beneficial for overall health. Fortunately, busy people don’t have to […]

10/14/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Exercise CAN save your life, especially when it comes to brain health

You don’t need to witness someone you love deteriorate right before your eyes to prepare for Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists from the UT Southwestern Medical Center found that regular exercise is linked to increased brain health – which lowers your chances of getting this debilitating condition. In the study, which was published in the Journal for Alzheimer’s Disease, the […]

10/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Regular sauna bathing reduces your risk of vascular disease and mental health disorders, according to new study

When is the last time you visited a sauna? Although they’ve been around for thousands of years, saunas have never quite gained the popularity in the United States that they enjoy in other parts of the world, particularly Scandinavia. That’s unfortunate because these heated rooms can provide a lot more than relaxation; they also offer […]

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