Now that we have established that some physical activity is good for your heart, is more always better? Does chronic excessive endurance activity negatively impact your heart health or longevity?... Read More
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Passive Exercise and Health
When executive functioning is suboptimal, your behavior may be less controlled. This lower level of executive functioning can affect your ability to do things, maintain relationships, work, or go to school.... Read More
Reboot Your Exercise
IS IT CHALLENGING FOR YOU TO GET GOING ON YOUR WORKOUT some days? I sometimes lose motivation to go to the gym. Often the most challenging part of my workout is... Read More
Exercise and Life Expectancy
The American Diabetes Association reminds us, “We should prescribe physical activity and exercise to all individuals with diabetes as part of the management of glycemic [blood sugar] control and overall health.”... Read More
How Long Should I Exercise?
A new research investigation suggests that doing more than recommended by current guidance on moderate and vigorous physical activity levels may add years to your life.... Read More
Bacon, Nitrates, and Nitrites
Nitrates are relatively inert; they are stable and unlikely to cause harm. However, mouth bacteria or body enzymes can convert nitrates to potentially harmful nitrites.... Read More