By Study Finds For most of us, finding time to exercise is a constant struggle. Between work, family, and the countless other demands on our schedules, it’s all too easy to let physical activity fall by the wayside. But what if I told you that…
By Study Finds Are you too busy to exercise during the week? Scientists have good news: weekend workouts may be just as effective at protecting your brain health as regular exercise Monday through Friday. The study, which tracked over 10,000 adults for 16 years, found…
By Study Finds Attention, retirees: It’s time to dust off those sneakers and sharpen those pencils. Scientists have cooked up a recipe for staying sharp and fit that combines the best of both worlds – and it’s not prune juice and power walking. A groundbreaking…
Authored by Kevin Shelley via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Welcome to middle age. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? People in their 40s are still quite young, in their prime working years, and possess the blush of youth that society cherishes. Your 40s are often a…
By Athalie Redwood-Brown, Nottingham Trent University and Jen Wilson, Nottingham Trent University Flexibility might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about health and fitness, but it’s one of the most important aspects of maintaining your body’s overall wellbeing. Simply…
By Study Finds Have you ever wondered what’s really happening inside your muscles during that grueling workout? It turns out you’re not just building strength – you’re activating an amazing cellular cleanup crew. Moreover, this discovery could hold the key to treating heart failure, combating…
By Neva Béraud-Peigné, Université Paris-Saclay; Alexandra Perrot, Université Paris-Saclay, and Pauline Maillot, Université Paris Cité Have you ever thought about why we have a brain? The obvious answer might be “to think”. But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation at the…
By Study Finds Stretching every day might just add years to your life, it seems. A new study has uncovered an intriguing connection between body flexibility and longevity in middle-aged adults. The research suggests that individuals with greater overall body flexibility may have a lower…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Forget dangerous steroids and sketchy supplements. The key to unlocking your body’s true athletic potential may be found in nature’s pharmacy, backed by cutting-edge science. In the competitive world of sports and fitness, athletes are constantly seeking ways to gain an…
By Study Finds Do you spend your evenings sitting on the couch binge-watching TV shows for hours? Although studies have frequently advised against working out at night, a new study suggests that getting up for short bursts of light activity could help you sleep better….
By Study Finds Exercising is not just good for the body, it benefits the brain as well. However, it’s harder to see when that boost wears off on your mind than it is to see your leg muscles losing their definition. Now, researchers from the…
By Study Finds Does the time of day that you exercise make a difference in your health? A new study by scientists at the University of Granada suggests it just might be, particularly if you’re at risk for diabetes. They’ve uncovered a simple yet powerful…
By Dr. Faith Coleman One of the most important things you can do for your brain is to move your body. People who exercise have less risk for brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and depression. It isn’t just cardiorespiratory exercise, like dancing or running, that…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Attention runners! Are you looking for a natural way to boost your endurance and take your performance to the next level? The answer may be as simple as incorporating peppermint essential oil into your pre-race routine. Peppermint, a popular herb known…
By John Anderer New research may give you extra motivation to skip the treadmill in favor of a jog or hike outside. Scientists at the University of Exeter have found that exercising in nature may help prevent thousands of cases of various diseases in the…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Weight training is one of the most efficient ways to reduce body fat while increasing strength and muscle mass. A new study not only confirms these benefits in older people, further noting that this effect could help prevent falls and injury,…
By Study Finds When it comes to staying healthy, we’ve long been told that any exercise is good exercise. But does it matter what time of day you break a sweat? According to a new study published in Diabetes Care, for people who are overweight,…
By Study Finds Jogging, yoga, strength training, and even simple strolls significantly alleviate depression, according to a new study. The report highlights that various physical activities, ranging from low-intensity ones to more vigorous exercises, all effectively reduce depressive symptoms. However, the intensity of the activity…
By Study Finds Tai Chi is more effective than traditional aerobic exercises for reducing blood pressure in adults with prehypertension, new research suggests. Researchers warn that increases in systolic blood pressure — the top number of a blood pressure reading — signals a higher risk…
By GMI Reporter Could properly performed squats, lunges and leg lifts relieve knee osteoarthritis symptoms better than Celebrex or Advil? This groundbreaking study found a tailored 12-week exercise program yielded superior improvement in pain, function and quality of life compared to NSAID treatment in knee…
