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05/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

No walking dead here! Walking benefits the brain and prevents cognitive decline

We know that walking makes us feel good, especially after a stressful day. That’s why some people choose to “walk away” from problems, or from negative people. Scientists have discovered another thing going for this simple exercise: It helps boost mental health. Researchers observed 12 healthy young adults and used ultrasound to measure internal carotid artery […]

05/15/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Are we a nation of drugged-up zombies? Research reveals most people would rather pop a pill than exercise

Americans are known to be dependent on prescribed drugs. In fact, it is believed that we consume more pills far more than any other country. When we feel sick, popping a pill seems like the easier way to treat our sickness than go through a long process of changing lifestyle routines. Today, drinking a cup […]

05/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Sitting down too much can make you stupid — new research says a sedentary lifestyle alters areas of the brain linked to memory

You watch what you eat and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You regularly step outdoors to get your daily dose of natural vitamin D from the sun. But on weekdays, you work an eight-hour job that requires you to stay tied to your desk practically the whole time. According to a new […]

04/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Cut your risk of premature death by more than half by just doing short bursts of exercise

Too busy to go to the gym and exercise? Too riddled with deadlines to take those 10,000 steps a day for good health? Take heart. New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that you don’t need long hours of exercise a day to stay healthy. Short bursts of exercise a […]

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