ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY VOLUME IN MIDDLE AGE is associated with better cognition in later life. That’s the central finding of a new research study published online in February 2023 in... Read More
fitness and health
11 Minutes to Health
The researchers estimated that one in 10 premature deaths (between 30 and 70, according to the World Health Organization) in their analysis could have been prevented if all had engaged in moderate physical activity for 75 minutes per week.... Read More
Vitamins and Muscle
“It’s necessary to explain to people that they risk losing muscle strength if they don’t get enough vitamin D. They need to expose themselves to the sun, eat food rich in vitamin D or take a supplement, and do resistance training exercises to maintain muscle strength.”... Read More
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
Dynamic stretches are active movements causing your muscles to stretch, with the stretch not held in the end positions. Many individuals prefer dynamic stretching to prepare muscles for movement before exercise.... Read More
Running and Knees
Some good news: Running does not appear to result in sustained wear and tear of healthy knee cartilage. A new study also suggests small, short-term alterations to cartilage after a run reverse within hours.... Read More
5 Exercises to Boost Your Brain
Doing moderate and vigorous exercise — even if for less than 10 minutes — appeared to be associated with much higher cognition scores than people who were more sedentary.... Read More