Category: physical activity
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Want to live longer? Add variety to your exercise.
Variety is the spice of life. And it may also help you live longer. It’s well-known regular exercise is good for you. People who exercise are less likely to get disease and tend to live longer than those who don’t. Plus, the more active you are, the greater the benefits. But does it matter how…
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How Exercise can Help with Pain Management
No matter what age you are, you have likely experienced some sort of pain. This could be something as simple as stubbing your toe or breaking a bone. It can also be something ongoing, such as pain from arthritis or due cancer progression or treatment. These types of ongoing pain are called chronic pain. And…
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Exercise Your Way to a Better Relationship
Want to spice up your relationship? Or maybe even start a new one off on the right foot. Go on an exercise date. Exercise has a lot of health benefits and it can also result in better connection and attraction among people, and therefore a better relationship. Exercise Makes You More Attractive When you think…
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Exercise and Your Immune System
We know regular exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, as well as add years to your life. But what about that pesky cold or flu? Can exercise prevent the sniffles and other infections? And is there a relationship between exercise and the immune system? Exercise and Infections Historically, exercise has…