Should we reframe yoga practice as a strategy to support healthy aging? I often write about the positive effects of physical activity (including aerobic and resistance training) on well-being. As I have previously noted, there are many benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet. ... Read More
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500 Steps to Health
ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY, EVERY ADDITIONAL 500 STEPS walked daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by one-seventh. The health improvements begin at 3,000 daily steps. I often write about... Read More
Exercise and Heart Disease
Today we explore a new Belgian study that reminds us of the paradox of exercise: Many observational studies find that exercisers have fewer cardiovascular events, but imaging studies also report higher rates of coronary artery calcium in endurance athletes, particularly those who have run several marathons.... Read More
Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight?
Exercise and burn calories. Simple physics dictates you will drop weight. True, but our metabolism adjusts to compensate for the calories expended. Your metabolism sabotages your diet. It would be best to curtail the calories, but the implementation is challenging for most.... Read More
Exercise and Cognition
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
9 Blue Zone Habits
People in Blue Zones often live well into their 90s or even 100s and are more likely to reach old age in good health. For example, in Okinawa, Japan, the average life expectancy is over 84 years, while in the United States, it is around 78 years.... Read More