Category: Lifestyle
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How Active You are Now Can Effect Your Ability to Live Independently Later
Take a moment to think about your death. It’s one of the few things in life we know will happen. How do you picture it? Are you surrounded by family and friends? Are you at home? Are you asleep (this is what I hope for)? Few of us will picture ourselves in a hospital with…
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7 Things 10 Minutes of Physical Activity Can Do For You
1. Improve Your Brain Function: Numerous studies indicate that people who are regularly active have improved memory and cognitive ability (how your brain functions), in addition to a lower risk for depression and emotional disturbances. Physical activity even increases the size of one’s hippocampus, and a bigger brain is a good thing. Many of these…
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Is it okay to be overweight?
Is being a few pounds overweight actually better for you? According to a number of studies in the past few years, the answer is yes. One study reported ideal weight carries a higher risk for early death than being overweight, suggesting being overweight may actually be protective. Some have taken this and similar studies to…
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Are you exercising in your training zone?
You’ve been exercising for a while now and want to get more out of your routine. Or perhaps you’re thinking of starting and concerned you have to push yourself to have any benefit. Maybe you’ve seen those bright-coloured posters in gyms screaming the words THE TRAINING ZONE as if to make you feel guilty if…