Category Archives: Exercise

What do a mattress, toothbrush, salmon, and sneakers have in common? They may all be able to help you fight against chronic inflammation – a persistent state of immune system activity that’s linked to several health problems and risks. The more healthy habits you have, the better chance you’ll have at limiting inflammation and disease ...click here to read more

Sometimes your day can be thrown off track by fear and worries that are, for the most part, in your head. Deep breathing techniques can help get you back on track and pull you back into the moment. They can help you refocus by relieving anxiety and have a calming effect. Breathing is something so ...click here to read more

There’s never a bad time to start a walking routine. It doesn’t take much time, and all you need is some comfortable and supportive shoes (or boots). Compared to the cost of a gym membership or equipment, the cost is small, and the best part may be that the schedule is extremely flexible. Walking is ...click here to read more

There is no shortage of things to zap you emotionally or physically. Family responsibilities, a draining job, financial struggles, and more can all leave you feeling burned out, exhausted, and ragged. It can make it hard to care about anything and leave you feeling like you have nothing to give. That’s called burnout, and it ...click here to read more

There is an ever-growing amount of research showing that prolonged sitting is bad for your health. Extended sitting has become a staple of modern-day life. It’s an essential job requirement for many, while it’s also paramount to travel time, leisure time, and even socializing. What’s even scarier is that its hazardous effects even impact people ...click here to read more

Millions of people around the world are affected by high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of arterial stiffness and adverse health consequences. Luckily, a natural dietary option can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce your risk for long-term issues: Coconut sugar. Read on to learn more about a new study that ...click here to read more

One of the biggest barriers to building strength and muscle is the belief that you need to go to a gym to do it. This mentality is particularly dangerous for aging adults who can lose muscle, and therefore functionality and independence, rather quickly. But you can use nothing but your body to build strength and ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

If you want to get a good night’s sleep but find yourself tossing and turning all night despite having what you thought was an active day, then listen up; having adequate and fierce physical activity throughout the day is one key factor that leads to good quality sleep. All too often, we fool ourselves into ...click here to read more

Being physically active is the most important thing you can do to remain mobile and independent, regardless of your age or health status. This cannot be emphasized enough – if you want to move better, you’ve got to move more. Movement can help keep you mobile in several ways. It can help control weight, keep ...click here to read more

If you’re 65 or older, you’re at risk for a potentially serious fall. People in this age cohort suffer a fall every second in the United States, and it’s their number one cause of injury-related death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of falls in adults tend to ...click here to read more

Many parts of the country are getting some snow, and while the general population may be fretting and planning to stay in, skiers and snowboarders are looking to hit the slopes. Although it’s enticing, you don’t really want to jump right off the chair lift and onto the slopes. Like any physical activity, skiing and ...click here to read more

As people get older, their muscle mass shrinks and strength and power go down. This can result in reduced mobility and a higher risk of injury. The process also starts earlier than you might think. But you can slow it down with strength training. Age-related muscle mass is medically known as sarcopenia, comparable to osteopenia ...click here to read more

New research led by UNSW Sydney psychologists suggests that exposure therapy and aerobic exercise may help reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. It is common for people with PTSD to be encouraged to try exposure therapy, but up to half of the patients don’t respond to it. This lack of response from patients to exposure ...click here to read more