Here’s some comfort in case you skip your daily workout every once in a while. A new mouse-model study from UT Southwestern Medical Center shows that neurons that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single workout. The research offers new insight into the brain’s potential role in fitness and –… Continue reading Your Brain And Your Metabolism
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Some Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others
Physical training is important for heart health. But not every kind of exercise will have the same cardiovascular benefits. New research presented at the American College of Cardiology Latin America Conference found that “static”activities—such as strength training—were more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than “dynamic” activities like walking and cycling. “Both strength training… Continue reading Some Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others
Geriatrics Experts Oppose Budget Cuts Affecting Older Americans
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) voiced deep concern for proposed cuts to geriatrics health professions programs (which would be eliminated), healthcare research, Medicaid, and a range of services benefitting us all as we age–all cuts outlined by President Trump in his full budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, which begins on October 1, 2017.… Continue reading Geriatrics Experts Oppose Budget Cuts Affecting Older Americans
Second Thoughts about Brain Games
There’s a growing “brain-training industry” claiming that you can increase your brain power with a company’s products. But think again. Science doesn’t support many of the claims. That’s according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience from a team of Florida State University researchers. Neil Charness, professor of psychology and a… Continue reading Second Thoughts about Brain Games
Tips for a Great Summer Workout
Many of us make our best effort to get fit and toned for summer, but once the hot weather comes we can lose our motivation in the season of hot weather, barbecues and frosty treats. And that means all our hard work ends up going for nothing. “In order to experience the benefits of mindful… Continue reading Tips for a Great Summer Workout