Tag: fitness
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Yes, You can Change Your Genes. Sort of.
You get a lot from your parents. From how you look to what type of personality you have to how long you’ll live. Pretty much everything about a person can be attributed, in part, to genetics. And while you can’t change your parents, you may be able to change your genes, sort of. DNA and…
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Looking at Obesity in a Different Light
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in developed countries has obesity. Obesity carries with it significant physical and mental health challenges. People with obesity are more likely to get type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and die earlier. And then there are lesser-known concerns such as greater chances to get dementia, arthritis and joint pain.…
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Is standing better than sitting?
The average person sits approximately 10 hours per day. Assuming one gets eight hours of sleep, that’s nearly two-thirds of a person’s awake time. Sitting for extended periods can increase your chances of a variety of diseases, including dementia, and early death. Sitting has even been termed the new tobacco (although, sitting isn’t nearly as…
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Does exercise sharpen the mind?
Dementia affects >55 million people worldwide. Cognitive decline (challenges with making decisions, remembering and concentrating) affects approximately twice as many. While dementia is rare below 65 years of age, by 85, nearly one in five will have dementia. And cognitive decline can be measured in people in their 20s and 30s. To many people, dementia…