We know that sitting is harmful to our health. It’s important to get up and move every 30 minutes if your job has you sitting for extended periods of time. Physical activity helps our metabolism and fends off elevated blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes. But …
Most of us are experiencing a heat wave this summer, it’s important to keep drinking water. Inadequate hydration can have a profound affect on our physical and mental condition, especially during the summer. And despite the proliferation of water bottles, canteens, Nalgenes, and hydration packs, many of us aren’t …
Physical and mental exercise not only benefits you and your brain, but it can also affect the learning ability of offspring—at least in mice. A recent study of mice indicates that parents’ life experiences can impact their children in the future. These parental life experiences can be passed on …
When we want to lose weight, conventional wisdom dictates that we exercise. However, a recent study with male mice may prove otherwise.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University conducted a study that monitored mouse behavior and their energy intake and expenditure. The study locked mice running wheels (no …
It’s no secret that exercise is good for us. Studies have shown that exercise can improve our memory by strengthening the connections between neurons, called synapses. But there’s been a recent study in Brigham Young University, that looks at the affects of exercise like never before.
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The correlation between lifting weights and living longer isn’t quite that simple, but the research is fairly convincing.
In fact, a study looked at the muscle mass and muscle strength of 4,440 adults aged 50 and above between 1999-2002. Later, in 2011, …
I’m so proud of the fact that I’ve got a blog to share fitness, nutrition and exercise advice to help you maintain a happy and healthy life. The blog covered a lot of ground and I thought I’d use the last post of 2017 to reflect on the tips …