Exercise is good for the aging brain
Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. …
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The Carbohydrate Loading Question
Carbohydrate loading is widely used to improve performance in endurance sports. The idea is to maximise the stored amount of carbohydrates in our body, to yield more energy. It is …
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Here’s the Secret to Zac Efron’s ‘Baywatch’ Workout Routine
I’ll say it right now: I remember very few things about 2017’s “Baywatch” movie. However, Zac Efron’s bulging biceps and washboard abs will forever remain emblazoned on my brain — …
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The FITT Plan for Physical Activity
Physical activity is important for everyone in the family. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics summarizing the FITT method and includes general fitness tips and an …
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Get Better Balance in 13 Moves
Do you even tree pose, bro? OK, that’s not really a phrase the big, buff dudes at the gym unironically throw around, but the sentiment is there. Balance is a …
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Tracking Your Steps? You’re a Gamer Now
Let’s go back to the halcyon days of July 2016, when “Pokémon Go” was thrust into the world and throngs of people went outside just to catch ’em all. Am …
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This YouTube Meditation Helps Me Finish My Morning Run
I’m no marathoner, but I do try to run 3 miles at least a couple of times a week. For me, running is a no-brainer cardio activity. Equipment? Nope. Driving …
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One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed
Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation, reports a study published on World Mental Health Day in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, …
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The mind-muscle connection: For aesthetes, not athletes?
The ‘mind-muscle connection’. Ancient lore for bodybuilders, latest buzz for Instragram fitness followers. Focusing one’s attention on a particular muscle when lifting promotes its activation — and by extension, its …
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Britain’s Olympic Year
Four months after the Olympic opening ceremony and Britain has never looked back on such a successful fortnight. And with 14 million people tuning in to the BBC Sports Personality …
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Bikram yoga
s a big yoga fan, I was interested to discover the origins of Bikram yoga, or “hot yoga”, in a recent conversation with a friend from India. The practice was …
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The 15 tribes of outdoor swimming
You’ve taken the plunge, donned a wetsuit, fitted some goggles and you start to come across other people indulging in this strange sport. Here’s a secret – they are not …
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