Fitness

Stop….and savour with gratitude the beauty of that Christmas card, the gift, the tree, the dinner, the phone call from a friend, the smile of the girl at the checkout as she says ‘Merry Christmas’. Hang your heart and ears for a moment on the hello and goodbye of the person you are speaking to on the phone and savour the beauty of that exchange…as if it was forever.

Contrary to popular belief, evening sleep does not affect sleep negatively.

A new study shows that even a single bout of semi intense exercise can activate glucose metabolism for a few days.

Static exercises are more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than dynamic exercises.

Weight training for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Vigorous exercise can reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in children.

Lifestyle changes such as exercise in fathers are important to give their children a healthy start.

Virtual Reality devices can reduce pain and effort associated with exercise.

Mild exercises such as yoga and tai chi can improve your memory function.

Required physical activity classes in college encourage sedentary students to be physically active.

The amount of physical activity is not associated with early menopause.

Older adults benefit from regular exercise, but it can be difficult for them to stay motivated. A sedentary lifestyle has many negative outcomes for mental and physical health so it’s important for older adults to remain active. Resistance training is recommended for older adults at least twice a week as it can maintain and increase muscle strength and […]