Category: physical activity
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The Connection Between Exercise and the Brain
It’s long be said; strong body, strong mind. And that’s certainly true. While medicine separates the body into different organs, there’s no denying everything is connected. When your body’s tired, overworked or sick, it’s hard to think, remember and process information. In contrast, when you’re body’s healthy and strong, you think better too. So what…
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Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) and Your Health
Are you someone who fidgets a lot? Or maybe being motionless comes natural? Or perhaps you’re right in middle. I’m sure many of us had parents telling us to sit still. But all that knee bobbing, foot tapping and finger twiddling may be good for your health. Called non-exercise activity thermogenesis (or NEAT), these and…
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Not Everyone Has the Same Response to Exercise
Ever try the same thing as someone else and get different results? A friend gives you a recipe and you follow it to the letter. But your bread, casserole or soup just doesn’t turn out the exact same way. Perhaps your blender doesn’t mix as fast, or your oven temperature isn’t quite accurate. It couldn’t…
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Health Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
We’re all wanting to do more in less time. And exercise is no different. We often use a lack of time as a reason not to exercise. Or try to figure out how to squeeze a full workout in between other obligations while still getting the benefits. But what if you could exercise less and…