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12/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Why tai chi is a beneficial exercise, especially for the elderly
Growing old is not fun at all. Among other things, your muscles get thinner, making you much weaker and increasing your vulnerability to serious physical injuries. A Chinese study suggested that you could preserve much of that muscle strength by taking up tai chi forms. The Chinese martial art has been easily adapted into a […]
12/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Walking is crucial to lower back health
The lower back never really stops working to support the upper body. But we rarely pay attention to it, much less do things that are actively beneficial to it. An article on Spine-health suggests showering more love for your extremely busy lower back by walking more often. Walking is the least we can do for our […]
12/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Do you take care of your heart? Cardio fitness may be influencing how healthy your gut is
It’s said that the shortest way to a man’s heart is through the stomach. However, a new study provides a unique take on it, saying that the state of your heart and blood vessels affects the population of good bacteria that live inside the gut. Gut bacteria participate in many vital processes that keep the human body […]
12/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How does micronutrient deficiency affect gut microbes?
You aren’t the only one who gets nourished by the food you eat – the good bacteria in your gut also benefit from it, thanks to the micronutrients found in your food. An article in the Sanford Burnham Prebys news page reported that a deficiency in vitamins and minerals harms your gut microbiota. This is particularly worrisome given […]
11/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers confirm: High-intensity interval exercise has the same health benefits as a longer workout session
Australian researchers have compared the results of high-intensity interval exercise to the effects of a much longer endurance exercise. They reported that the shorter, more intense form of exercise can achieve the same metabolic results of a more conventional workout. The researchers were supported by Victoria University. They published their paper in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, […]
11/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The long-term effects of Tai Chi on muscle strength among older people
Tai chi is a highly prescribed form of physical exercise for older people. Chinese researchers evaluated the martial arts for its ability to slow down the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength over long periods of time. The People’s Liberation Army General Hospital supported the researchers. The findings of the study were published in […]
11/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Cardiovascular fitness may determine the health of the gut microbiome
American researchers launched a pioneering study on the correlation between the state of the cardiovascular system and the population of good bacteria in the gut. The San Francisco State University supported the study, which published its results in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. The bacteria inside the gastrointestinal tract of an organism enjoy […]
11/21/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Clinical study suggests using Korean red ginseng to improve semen quality in males with fertility problems
Korean red ginseng has traditionally been consumed to improve the healthy functions of the body. A study offered evidence that it could enhance the production of sperm, making it a potential remedy for men with varicocele-related infertility problems. Varicocele is a condition where the veins inside the scrotum become larger than usual. Similar to a varicose vein […]
11/20/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term heat therapy increases mitochondrial function in muscles, new study finds
Your muscles will greatly benefit from repeated exposure to the stress caused by heat. A group of Utah-based researchers reported that long-term heat therapy will enhance the output of energy-producing mitochondria in the cells that make up muscle tissue, an article in News Wise stated. The study is the first to ever be conducted with […]
11/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hypertensive patients greatly benefit from aerobic exercise: Study
Aerobic exercise is highly recommended for people who want to improve or maintain their cardiovascular health. An American study indicated that intense sessions of this physical exercise could benefit people treated for hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition where the blood pressure of the patient is constantly high. It […]
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