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08/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

8 tips for living a healthier, disease-free life

An average person can live for up to 71.4 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), but how many of those years are actually spent living? If you want to have a healthier and disease-free life, follow these eight simple tips. (h/t to WakingTimes.com.) Consume complete proteins – Proteins are needed by the body for […]

08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart

According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. How the […]

08/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Go dancing! Study shows it prevents age-related decline better than traditional exercise

According to a study, a dance exercise program is more effective at preventing age-related brain decline in adults aged 63 to 80 years compared to a traditional exercise program. As humans grow older, muscle tone is lost a rate of 10 percent for every 10 years after the age of 40. Even the brain slows down due […]

06/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Don’t forget to drink water when you exercise! Hydration is key to boosting performance

Athletes know that hydration is crucial to maintaining peak performance because water helps to regulate the body temperature. Water also helps lubricate the joints. According to a study, even seniors need to stay hydrated when exercising because it can help them “reap the full cognitive benefits of exercise.” The researchers involved in the study delved […]

05/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Even simple household chores can counteract the health effects of long sedentary periods

No time to work out? Do household chores instead. A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise found that even light activities that involves standing, such as folding laundry and washing the dishes, can help reverse the adverse effects of long sedentary periods. In the study, a team of researchers from Western State Colorado […]

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