fitness
04/21/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Stopping exercise can plunge people back into depression after only THREE DAYS, study concludes
People get depressed for a number of reasons: They feel someone they love has let them down; they lack friends and company; they’re in dire financial straits…the list can go on and on. Quitting exercise is not on the list. Surprisingly, new mental research from the University of Adelaide shows that stopping an exercise regimen […]
03/26/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Tai Chi found to significantly improve knee movement and flexibility in osteoarthritis patients
The day is sunny and bright. You’re looking forward to a fun weekend at the park with your family. The picnic basket is prepared, and so are the children’s toys and favorite things. But your knee suddenly hurts, and you could hardly walk. A few minutes later, it’s swelling and tender to the touch. You’re experiencing […]
02/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Go for a brisk walk every day to protect your brain
Aerobic exercise, such as taking a brisk walk, each day can help protect the brain from cognitive decline, according to a recent study. In the U.S., approximately 50 million people are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the country, or other forms of dementia. A team of researchers from the […]
08/08/2017
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By Russel Davis
Weight training found to slow the progression of MS, contradicting earlier medical advice to avoid exercise
A study published online in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal revealed that resistance training may prove beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). People with the condition were discouraged from engaging in any sort of physical exercise in fear that doing so would worsen the disease. However, the recent findings demonstrated that exercise does the exact opposite and may actually […]
08/02/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Yoga found to be effective, safe and low-cost back pain treatment for vets
The results of an encouraging trial released by the Veterans Affairs Research Communications demonstrate the potential use of mind-body exercises such as yoga in alleviating chronic back pain symptoms experienced among military veterans. This could be the relief that millions of our vets who find their daily lives interrupted by the condition are seeking. The […]
07/21/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Exercise works by stimulating NERVES, not just muscles, study finds
It is common knowledge that lifting weights increases strength — but it has never really been determined just how much and how often people should lift. New data reveals that while light weight lifting builds muscle mass, heavy weight lifting makes muscles stronger. The reason behind this, researchers say, is due to the neural connections […]
05/02/2017
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By Bridgette Wilcox
New study reveals that exercise is socially contagious
When it comes to exercise, you may want to keep your friends close. A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that exercise is socially contagious, observing that exercise data shared on social networks influenced the exercise habits of people who saw them. For the study, researchers Sinan Aral and Christos Nicolaides of the Massachusetts Institute […]
04/20/2017
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By JD Heyes
Runners found to have an increased lifespan of 3 years, says new study
Going for a run isn’t something that most Americans like to do, but if more people did it they’d live longer. Up to three years longer, on average, in fact, according to a new study. The New York Times is reporting that people who run an hour a day can add an additional seven hours […]
04/16/2017
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By Earl Garcia
Groundbreaking study reveals high-intensity interval training may be the key to slowing aging
High-intensity interval training was found to inhibit cellular ageing, and in some cases helped the cells rejuvenate to repair damages in the body, according to a recent study. To carry out the study, researchers examined more than 70 participants and classified them into two age groups. The participants were instructed to undergo a three-month exercise […]
02/21/2017
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By Amy Goodrich
You can’t be serious about prepping if you’re not serious about your health
While no one knows what life is going to throw at us, it is safe to say that it won’t hurt to be prepared for an emergency, disaster, or SHTF (S**t Hits The Fan) scenario. According to Back Door Survival, some three million Americans, or 1 percent of the total population, are making detailed plans […]
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