2 Easy Exercises I have often written about my to-do list for improving my health. Today, we explore 2 easy exercises that can improve your health (and lifespan). You know... Read More
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A “Secret Weapon” Against Heart Disease
“At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain about if I’m going to do what I was born for — the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm? — But it’s nicer here. So you were born to feel “nice”? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, birds, ants, spiders, and bees doing their tasks, putting the world in order as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?... Read More
Diets Don’t Work for Weight Loss
Numerous studies have documented the link between weight loss attempts and future weight gain.... Read More
Your Body Ages in Leaps
What comes to mind is punctuated equilibrium. This evolutionary biology theory describes evolution as a series of short, rapid times of change interrupted by prolonged periods of stability.... Read More
The End of Diagnostic Guesswork?
The blood test could predict 67 major diseases, including cancer and dementia, up to 10 years early.... Read More
New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile
Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new brain cells, and helps reduce inflammation, all of which are crucial for brain health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about one-fifth. This number comes from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies on exercise and dementia. ... Read More