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We know that both aerobic exercise and meditation help treat depression. But what happens when these interventions are combined? Get the answer in this post from Big Think! We know that exercise helps alleviate depression, especially aerobic movement. There is plenty of evidence that meditation helps lift one out of the doldrums as well. A new study published ... Continue Reading
With osteoarthritis, the trick is in choosing the right exercise as doing too little may be as bad as doing too much. This post from The Globe and Mail shares what the scientists say. If you’re among the three million Canadians whose joints are afflicted by osteoarthritis, then you face a puzzling dilemma. Regular exercise is among the most effective treatments available to ... Continue Reading
Some people, when they touch their 70s or even 90s, remain robust and healthy, whereas others become frail or virtually incapacitated. How is this possible? Well, it can’t just be luck. New studies indicate that aging is largely determined by a few controllable factors, and by following a few steps you can turn back your biological clock, and can have a much younger body and ... Continue Reading
Your diet has major implications for your Alzheimer’s risk. Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that diets rich in carbohydrates are associated with an 89 percent increased risk for dementia. Meanwhile, high-fat diets are associated with a 44 percent reduced risk. Alzheimer's disease has become nothing short of epidemic in the US. Could it be that some commonly eaten foods are ... Continue Reading
Aerobic activity increases cardiovascular fitness and most people don't do it. Here are the simple things that can increase your life expectancy. The ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygenated blood to tissues, coupled with the the muscles' proper use oxygen is called cardiovascular fitness. Aerobic activity increases cardiovascular fitness. It involves using the ... Continue Reading
