Category: Exercise
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied To Cognitive Problems
Those with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to experience memory and thinking problems in middle age according to recent research published in Neurology. However, the study is not able to prove polycystic ovary syndrome causes cognitive issues, it is only able to show an association.u00a0
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Dog’s With The Longest Longevity
Every now and then we post an article just for fun, some of those have been about pets. Following our last post about dogs several months back we received numerous emails asking if we could post an article covering how long dogs live. This post is in response to that request. Enjoy. A huge study…
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Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting todayu2019s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.
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Walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults
The ability to walk one kilometre comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, suggest that simply asking a patient about walking limitation could allow clinicians to identify those in need of further bone health screening and prescribe interventions…
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Societal Stigma And Toxic Yo-Yo Dieting Culture Cycles
A recent study from North Carolina State University published in Qualitative Health Research urges people to think twice before going on another diet, highlighting the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with yo-yo dieting and societal stigmas.u00a0
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Self-Compassion May Help Achieve Weight Goals
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Weight loss and maintenance can be hard, people typically blame themselves for not having strong enough willpower. It seems as if everywhere we look, we are surrounded by food, which makes maintaining or losing weight extremely difficult because all this delicious and most often high-calorie food is so very easily accessible. Experiencing setbacks in a…
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Triggers That Make People Take Their Health More Seriously
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Letu2019s face it, visiting their doctor isnu2019t something that most people look forward to. Getting a child to go without a struggle is hard enough but when they become teenagers it is even harder, and this trend typically continues into adulthood. Not surprisingly, according to a random double opt-in survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf…
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Holistic Healing: A Guide to Long-Term Health After Injury
Itu2019s always tough to sustain an injury, but healing and getting past it is vital. It may take time, but you’ll get there with the right mindset and dedication to getting better. After you take your time to heal, think about what you can do going forward to preserve your health and feel better overall.…
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Centenarian Blue Zone Longevity Warriors
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Around the globe, people are living longer healthier lives than ever before, which is evident in the number of centenarians; in 1840 there were 90 in the USA, thatu2019s 1 for every 189,000 people but now there are more than 53,000 which is 1 for every 5,800 people. Centenarians are people who are living into…
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A Cold Plunge Could Be The Hot Ticket To Menopause Relief
A paper published in the journal Post Reproductive Health from University College London suggests that menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water experience significant improvements in their physical and mental symptoms.u00a0