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04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Exercise to avoid frailty in old age: Research finds leg muscles lose nerve connections UNLESS kept healthy and strong
Old age is a gift people who took care of their health during their youth give themselves. Seniors who didn’t smoke, drink too much alcohol, and practiced clean living among other healthy practices when they were young, reap the rewards of their efforts decades after. Optimistic ones also live to see their grandchildren and attend […]
03/25/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Yoga can increase blood flow, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissue
Research has found out that yoga improves the way our organs function. In particular, yoga stimulates bone marrow stem cells trafficking to the blood surrounding it. This, in turn, helps reduce inflammation, reduce apoptosis, revive lost cells and delay the aging process. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. […]
03/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why gym class matters: Playing ball builds bones, balance and muscle strength in schoolchildren
The results of a major study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen show that the type of exercise that children get in school can boost their physical health. According to data from the study, schoolchildren aged eight to ten years old “develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength, and improved balance” when […]
12/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Be flexible: Your bones and joints will reward you with these 5 benefits
Flexibility is an often-overlooked component of exercise, yet its inclusion in fitness regimens will prove beneficial in the long run. Among these benefits are those for the bones and joints. This was the recommendation issued by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in a 2015 press release. The organization explained that flexibility exercise plays an […]
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