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09/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Relieve shoulder pain with these simple workout tweaks

It might seem strange, but the best remedy for shoulder pain, which can be aggravated by movement, are some modified shoulder exercises. According to Lee Rosenzweig, a physical therapist at the Joint Mobility Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, bad posture, repetitive movements, and some exercises are the main causes of general shoulder pain, muscle tears, […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

You GO, girl: 5 tips for women on staying strong and healthy after 50

When you reach the age of 50, your body is not as healthy as it was when you were younger. Therefore, you have to adopt good habits that will help you stay healthy and prevent cardiovascular, hormonal and muscle changes. “While midlife may bring some health challenges for women, these challenges don’t have to keep […]

09/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Think outside the gym: The best way to get fit is with our daily commute

Most people believe fitness involves hitting the gym and working out for a couple of hours every few days. An article on Scientific American.com suggested that getting plenty of incidental movements during the daily commute is a much better way of getting fit and staying healthy. Whereas exercise uses specific groups of muscles, the daily […]

08/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Get out of that chair! Muscle-training exercises you can do at home

While any kind of exercise is great, fitness trainers say that far too many people lack good muscle tone. This may be because most are focused on losing weight rather than placing an emphasis on health. Just to be clear here: Regular cardio exercise does boost metabolism (and help you shed those unwanted pounds!) but strength […]

08/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Relieve migraine pain by balancing hormones with a healthy diet and exercise

The relationship between migraines and hormones is one that has led to many women receiving warnings against hormone therapy. Using oral contraceptives has long been believed to increase the risk of stroke among migraine sufferers. Yet according to a recent study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), that may not be necessarily be the case. […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

New evidence suggests strength training can fight off depression

You may want to add weights to your regular workout routine, as the benefits of strength training go beyond the physical. New research published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal suggested that regular strength training may help fight off depression. Researchers in the study looked at the results of 33 randomized, controlled trials on depression and […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Physical activity in teenage girls can be improved with mental training, according to research

The level of physical activity of female teenagers can be enhanced with mental training, according to a study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences who investigated whether mental training can improve the level […]

08/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Boost academic scores with exercise: Research shows cardio pumps up math and reading performance

A Florida State University and Larkin Community Hospital study concluded that high intensity interval training can improve a student’s abilities in math and reading. Frank Fincham who was part of the research said that their findings are “surprising” but can be a simple and effective way for struggling college students to boost their academic performance. […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

We’re in this together: Improving your lifestyle has a “ripple effect” – partners found to slim down at the same time

If your partner is attending a slimming class or adhering to a weight loss diet, you are probably losing some weight too, according to a recent study. A team of researchers from the University of Connecticut monitored the weight loss progress of 130 couples for at least six months. The research team divided the participants into […]

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