exercise
What is successful aging? According to British researchers, this consists of aging free of depression, memory loss, and or functional incapacity. So, how does one age successfully? According to a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the key is 150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. … Read More
A habit of exercise has long been associated with a decreased risk of aggressive cancer. However, a new study suggests that short-term, acute exercise can also help fight cancer. For the study, ten men cycled for 60 minutes. Researchers collected their blood before and after. Researchers then tested the samples … Read More
Men who exercise, even just a little bit, can change the expression of their DNA and improve their cells metabolic rates; in simple terms, enhancing “positive” metabolic genes and repressing “negative” ones. Research from Lund University in Sweden shows that the epigenetic pattern of DNA can be altered over several … Read More
Stressed out? Go for a run. At least, that’s what researchers reporting in the Journal of Neuroscience might tell you—and really, lots of psychiatrists too. Physical exercise is known to reduce anxiety. In order to explore the link between the two further, researchers decided to examine the effects of exercise … Read More
The drinking man’s dilemma; how detrimental is consuming alcohol to your health and exercise regime? And do those weekday after-work beverages affect your performance at work the next day? Well you’ll be happy to know that the results aren’t as depressing as you’re thinking. But first, the depressing facts. Alcohol … Read More
