Category Archives: Exercise

Exercise is an important factor when it comes to mental health and getting a good night’s sleep. The connection between physical and mental health has been known for a long time, but new research has found a link that incorporates sleep quality as well. As the world began to shut down due to the pandemic, ...click here to read more

Lace up your shoes and head down the block. The fountain of youth could be waiting for you. There’s little question that exercise can help you stay healthy. When you have health, you have youth. The words are nearly synonymous. But there is one type of exercise that may beat the rest when it comes ...click here to read more

Older adults often worry if exercise intensity could increase their mortality risk, but new research shows that there is no connection between the two. The study published in The BMJ has found that the intensity of exercise performed appears to make no difference to the risk of mortality among older adults. Regular physical activity is ...click here to read more

A lack of physical activity has been shown to affect cognitive function negatively, but new research from Tohoku University has found an exciting way to use virtual training to “trick” the brain into thinking it is moving when it is still. For patients who are suffering or recovering from long-term diseases, utilizing immersive virtual reality ...click here to read more

Exercise rarely looks easy. Athletes gasp for air during breaks, and joggers go huffing and puffing past you. No pain, no gain, right? Isn’t it called working out? But what is a normal feeling while exercising? Should your heart be racing during a workout? Not necessarily. Sometimes your body needs to tell you to slow ...click here to read more

For people with high blood pressure, getting plenty of exercise is extremely important. However, some people feel that if they live in an area with high air pollution, they should not exercise outdoors as it may do more harm than good. According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, people who ...click here to read more

All experts agree that aerobic exercise is essential for overall health, but new information suggests that those with high blood sugar may not experience the same benefits. Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have found that the benefits of aerobic exercise can be dampened by a condition known as hyperglycemia. Previous studies have shown that people with ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more

Last September, I made a move that’s ended up working out quite nicely during the COVID crisis. After spending the bulk of my life in a high-density urban area, I moved to an area of my city rich in green space. Tall trees line the streets, there are plenty of parks, and a river surrounded ...click here to read more

Unless you’re a front-line worker, emergency worker, or someone who’s been deemed to have an essential job, you may have a little more time on your hands. Even executives who’ve been working from home for the past few months report they’re not working the hours they used to. But what are people doing with the ...click here to read more

Activity is often recommended as the antidote to too much sitting. That will never change. But what is essential to safe movement, lower risk of injury, strong muscles, and independence? Stretching. Regular stretching helps ensure your muscles are ready when called upon. Including stretching into your daily routine can reduce the risk of injury, limit ...click here to read more

After weeks of being in quarantine, many people may be struggling with chronic stress and mental health issues, but a new study has found that exercise may be able to help. Just six weeks of chronic stress can lead to depression, even in people who have never experienced depressive symptoms before. As we have passed ...click here to read more

I won’t pretend that exercise is on top of your mind if you suffer from MS. It can be painful enough to just get through the day, let alone dedicating time for activity. But making that effort could lead to significant improvements in your health, and I’m not just talking about pain relief. It could ...click here to read more

If you’re used to hitting the gym a few times per week for a workout, you might be feeling a little cooped up. Even worse, you might be starting to feel weak. For the last two weeks most, people have stayed away from the gym—whether from their reservations about working out during the coronavirus outbreak ...click here to read more