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07/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Work in some extra exercise: 5 easy ways to be more active

Healthy living should be everyone’s priority. According to experts, regular physical activity can do wonders for our health: It helps us control our weight, keeps diseases at bay, improves our mood, and even boosts our energy. Try some of these tips to get in shape without having to go to gym. (h/t to KPWashingtonResearch.org.) Try […]

01/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Make your DOG your workout buddy: Fitness instructor has developed an exercise routine for you AND your best friend

Getting enough exercise can be tough when you go at it alone. For many of us, having a friend with you makes exercising a whole lot easier and way more fun. But as YouTuber and spin instructor Annie Brooks has shown, your friend need not be human. Along with her Shih Tzu-Poodle mix, Winnie, Brooks […]

01/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Ultra-marathon runner who ran 50 to 100 miles every day developed anemia because the force of his foot hitting the pavement destroyed his blood cells

Too much of anything can be bad for you, exercise included. That’s a lesson that 41-year old Christopher Pokrana learned after he developed mild anemia — mild anemia brought about by his love of long-distance running. The fervent ultra-marathon runner discovered his condition after a health screening, reported the DailyMail.co.uk. Prior to the screening, he showed […]

12/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find just 7 minutes of exercise a day can prevent loss of mobility in the elderly

Seven minutes may not seem like much, yet it can mean a world of difference to the elderly. According to a study led by University of Florida researchers, seven minutes of exercise a day – or 48 minutes of exercise a week – can enhance the physical function of senior citizens. More than that, a mere […]

12/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure

Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]

12/07/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Drink water, eat fruit: Fruit drinks marketed to children found to have shockingly high amounts of sugar

According to research published in the online journal BMJ Open, the sugar content of fruit drinks is “unacceptably high.” These refreshments include fruit drinks, and smoothies are some of the worst offenders. The findings revealed that at least half of the products assessed contained almost all of a child’s entire daily recommended maximum sugar intake of 19 grams […]

12/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

More evidence there’s a link between the heart and mind: Poor heart health found to affect brain’s memory center, proving exercise does fight Alzheimer’s

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., have found a link between heart health and memory issues. Specifically, that poor blood flow from the heart can lead to reduced blood flow in the brain’s temporal lobe — the region where Alzheimer’s pathology begins. For the purposes of their research, the team recruited […]

12/03/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Exercise vs air pollution: Study determines the health benefits of walking and cycling, even in cities with high levels of pollution, outweigh the risks

According to a study, the health benefits of walking and cycling cancels out the negative effects of air pollution on health. The results of the study revealed that even in cities like Delhi or London – which both have high levels of air pollution – the results were positive. The authors advised that policymakers can use […]

11/24/2017 / By Rita Winters

Celebrity trainer warns: Sodas are worse than cigarettes — they’re detrimental to your health, wallet, and the environment

Just like cigarettes, carbonated drinks are dangerous to your health, the environment, and your wallet. If you got used to drinking sodas with your meal, you better watch out – you’ll be more likely to develop obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Jillian Michaels, a celebrity fitness trainer, spoke against the dangers of drinking soda. She […]

11/24/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Want to look good for the holidays? Don’t rush it or you may end up bigger than you started

With Christmas right around the corner, there’s going to be a lot of people worrying if they’ll fit in their newest outfits for the upcoming parties. Before you go on a crash diet, keep in mind that rushing the dieting process can make you gain more weight. According to Rhiannon Lambert, a leading Harley Street […]

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