Use Yoga to Fight Depression
Yoga can be more than just an activity for exercise. Yoga can also be used to relieve all kinds of stress from a person’s body and mind. Stressful situations can lead to lots of other health problems. And finding a healthy way to relieve that stress can mean a healthier, happy life.
Running or Walking. Which Is Better
Past studies have shown that walking and running provide almost the same reductions in hypertension and depressive symptoms. However a very large, recent American study has released a similar conclusion, and includes coronary heart disease on the list. However, that study actually favors running as the better activity.
Less Stress and a Happier Life with Yoga
Eating right and exercise have proven to make people happier and lend to a longer, healthier life. Yoga, while often seen as another fad, indeed has been proven to make a person a happier and healthier, and maybe even most importantly, have less stress.
Exercise as a Depression Prevention Method
A new study reports that even small amounts of physical activity can help prevent depression.
Get Calcium from Food, Nowhere Else
New research points to a possible increased risk of heart attack from taking calcium supplements.
NYC Charity Runners Numbers Down Significantly
Race organizers are saying lower than usual numbers of charity runners, for the upcoming NYC marathon is still an affect of the Superstorm Sandy that hit the east coast last year.
New Study Says Active Pre-Teens Do Better in School
A recent study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reports that young people participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity have a increase in academic performance.
Study Reveals the Truth About Shake Weights
A recent study has shown that the heavily advertised Shake Weights, are not as useful as advertisements want people to believe.
The Doping Debate Continues: Should the Rules Change
Experts continue to debate the use of performance enhancing drugs (PED’s) in professional sports. One ethicist believes that allowing PED’s would allow for officials to regulate use and eliminate a lot of abuse.
Research Suggests Healthy Habits for a Longer Life
It is commonly understood that a healthy nutritious diet and exercise will contribute to a longer more fulfilled life, though these are not the only additional elements. There are a number of recommendations that can increase longevity in a person, and while many are easily explained, some may be surprising.