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Science for True Well-Being

Social media is rife with health misinformation, making it hard for people to discern fact from fiction.

Tips to Manage Diabetes While on Vacation

It's crucial for individuals with diabetes to be prepared and stay on track with managing their condition while traveling.

A doctor who says he's reversed his age by 20 years shares the 6 bare minimum things you can do to live longer

Live healthier and longer by adopting simple lifestyle changes such as walking more, eating healthily, and nurturing relationships.

Questions to ask yourself to be healthier this year

Incremental changes in physical activity and diet can significantly benefit health.
Sleep and diet diversity are key elements in boosting overall wellness.

Science for True Well-Being

Social media is rife with health misinformation, making it hard for people to discern fact from fiction.

Tips to Manage Diabetes While on Vacation

It's crucial for individuals with diabetes to be prepared and stay on track with managing their condition while traveling.

A doctor who says he's reversed his age by 20 years shares the 6 bare minimum things you can do to live longer

Live healthier and longer by adopting simple lifestyle changes such as walking more, eating healthily, and nurturing relationships.

Questions to ask yourself to be healthier this year

Incremental changes in physical activity and diet can significantly benefit health.
Sleep and diet diversity are key elements in boosting overall wellness.
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#mental-health

Make a much shorter to-do list! 15 quick, simple ways to avoid overwhelm

Daily constructive worrying can help minimize overwhelm by organizing thoughts.
Physical activities provide perspective and aid in managing stress effectively.
Mindfulness techniques can rewire the brain for better stress management.

Walking 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Reduce Depression

Walking at least 5,000 steps a day can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, with even small increases lowering risk.

Don't PANIC

Childhood physical fitness impacts cognitive and mental health outcomes during adolescence.
Motor and cardiorespiratory fitness are particularly significant for cognitive development and mental well-being.
Muscular fitness contributes to mental health, but its effects on cognition are limited.

7,000 steps a day helps keep depression away

Increasing daily step counts can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in adults.
Walking is a simple and accessible form of exercise that benefits mental health.

Exercise as Medicine

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, enhancing physical and mental well-being.

Can Karate Give Depression a Kick After Cancer?

Karate training can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients.

Make a much shorter to-do list! 15 quick, simple ways to avoid overwhelm

Daily constructive worrying can help minimize overwhelm by organizing thoughts.
Physical activities provide perspective and aid in managing stress effectively.
Mindfulness techniques can rewire the brain for better stress management.

Walking 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Reduce Depression

Walking at least 5,000 steps a day can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, with even small increases lowering risk.

Don't PANIC

Childhood physical fitness impacts cognitive and mental health outcomes during adolescence.
Motor and cardiorespiratory fitness are particularly significant for cognitive development and mental well-being.
Muscular fitness contributes to mental health, but its effects on cognition are limited.

7,000 steps a day helps keep depression away

Increasing daily step counts can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in adults.
Walking is a simple and accessible form of exercise that benefits mental health.

Exercise as Medicine

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, enhancing physical and mental well-being.

Can Karate Give Depression a Kick After Cancer?

Karate training can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
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#health-benefits

Does Exercise in Greenspace Boost The Individual Health Benefits Of Each?

Regular physical activity is crucial for overall health, yet many adults in the U.S. fall short of exercise recommendations.

No exercise before bed? New study unveils easy workout plan that improves sleep

Getting up for short exercises during evening TV watching can improve sleep quality by breaking up prolonged sitting periods, as suggested by a study.

Opinion: Biking to work helps pedal our communities forward

Switching to biking for commuting can significantly increase well-being and reduce stress levels.

How are you staying fit after 65? Tell us about a unique fitness routine you love

Engaging in multicomponent physical activities is essential for longevity and health among older adults.

Should we measure exercise in minutes or steps? - Harvard Gazette

Both step-count and time-based exercise goals are equally effective in reducing health risks.

Cycle Your Way to Better Sleep

Cycling can significantly improve sleep quality in seniors by reducing stress, regulating sleep-wake cycles, and improving overall health.

Does Exercise in Greenspace Boost The Individual Health Benefits Of Each?

Regular physical activity is crucial for overall health, yet many adults in the U.S. fall short of exercise recommendations.

No exercise before bed? New study unveils easy workout plan that improves sleep

Getting up for short exercises during evening TV watching can improve sleep quality by breaking up prolonged sitting periods, as suggested by a study.

Opinion: Biking to work helps pedal our communities forward

Switching to biking for commuting can significantly increase well-being and reduce stress levels.

How are you staying fit after 65? Tell us about a unique fitness routine you love

Engaging in multicomponent physical activities is essential for longevity and health among older adults.

Should we measure exercise in minutes or steps? - Harvard Gazette

Both step-count and time-based exercise goals are equally effective in reducing health risks.

Cycle Your Way to Better Sleep

Cycling can significantly improve sleep quality in seniors by reducing stress, regulating sleep-wake cycles, and improving overall health.
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Study finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

Surveying patients about physical activity levels is essential to prevent chronic diseases and enhance patient wellness.

Naive Reg hack hatches plan to ditch Xmas food comas forever

Embracing Black Friday shopping can lead to meaningful purchases, like fitness equipment, rather than just impulsive buying during the holidays.
Adopting an active lifestyle during the festive season can help combat the tendency to overindulge in food and drink.
#wellness

Including Exercise into Your Holiday Season

Maintaining a regular exercise routine during the holidays is crucial for stress management and overall wellness.

Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!

Dancing provides joy and a sense of freedom, making it accessible for everyone regardless of skill or equipment.

Don't sweat finding gifts for fitness fans

Physical activity is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, with guidelines recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly.

The 20-minute workout - Harvard Gazette

Movement is beneficial for mental and physical health, even in short durations like 21 minutes per day.
Tailoring exercise based on goals, like intense workouts for weight loss and high-intensity for fitness improvement.

Including Exercise into Your Holiday Season

Maintaining a regular exercise routine during the holidays is crucial for stress management and overall wellness.

Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!

Dancing provides joy and a sense of freedom, making it accessible for everyone regardless of skill or equipment.

Don't sweat finding gifts for fitness fans

Physical activity is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, with guidelines recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly.

The 20-minute workout - Harvard Gazette

Movement is beneficial for mental and physical health, even in short durations like 21 minutes per day.
Tailoring exercise based on goals, like intense workouts for weight loss and high-intensity for fitness improvement.
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#exercise

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.

How to Leverage Self-Doubt

Self-doubt can hinder physical activity but can also motivate people to overcome challenges and succeed.

Ways to Encourage Physical Activity in Older Relatives

Regular exercise is vital for elderly individuals, promoting physical and mental health, social interaction, and a better quality of life.

Weekend warriors can cut risk of 264 diseases - Harvard Gazette

Weekend warrior routines are as effective as regular weekly exercise in reducing disease risk.
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity provides health benefits regardless of exercise frequency.

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

Small amounts of physical activity can lower blood pressure, with even five minutes of exercise supporting significant health benefits.

Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours

Exercise can enhance cognitive function the next day, especially in older adults.
Deep sleep and less sedentary time are linked to improved memory performance afterwards.

This 1 Activity Could Make Your Brain Function As If It's "Four Years Younger"

Regular physical activity can improve cognitive-processing speed and overall brain health, making it vital for individuals aged 40 to 65.

How to Leverage Self-Doubt

Self-doubt can hinder physical activity but can also motivate people to overcome challenges and succeed.

Ways to Encourage Physical Activity in Older Relatives

Regular exercise is vital for elderly individuals, promoting physical and mental health, social interaction, and a better quality of life.

Weekend warriors can cut risk of 264 diseases - Harvard Gazette

Weekend warrior routines are as effective as regular weekly exercise in reducing disease risk.
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity provides health benefits regardless of exercise frequency.

Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure

Small amounts of physical activity can lower blood pressure, with even five minutes of exercise supporting significant health benefits.

Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours

Exercise can enhance cognitive function the next day, especially in older adults.
Deep sleep and less sedentary time are linked to improved memory performance afterwards.
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#cardiovascular-health

How to walk your way to better health: five simple tips to supercharge your stroll and transform your wellbeing

Daily brisk walking can greatly reduce the risk of serious diseases.

Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure

Prolonged standing at work negatively affects 24-hour blood pressure, while increased sitting time is linked to improvements.

Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease, research finds

Standing more does not improve cardiovascular health and may increase circulatory risks.
Sitting over 10 hours a day increases cardiovascular disease and orthostatic incidence risk.

How to walk your way to better health: five simple tips to supercharge your stroll and transform your wellbeing

Daily brisk walking can greatly reduce the risk of serious diseases.

Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure

Prolonged standing at work negatively affects 24-hour blood pressure, while increased sitting time is linked to improvements.

Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease, research finds

Standing more does not improve cardiovascular health and may increase circulatory risks.
Sitting over 10 hours a day increases cardiovascular disease and orthostatic incidence risk.
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#public-health

Add 11 years to your life? Science says it's as simple as a daily walk

Urban planning that promotes walkable neighborhoods increases physical activity and addresses health inequalities.

Binge drinking, not enough sleep and lack of exercise among concerns raised in Healthy Ireland survey

Significant health concerns are raised as smoking, alcohol consumption, and exercise levels show troubling trends in the latest population survey.

More dense, populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more

Increasing neighborhood walkability significantly boosts physical activity levels among residents.

Short-term incentives for exercise can lead to sustained increases in activity

Daily reminders and incentives increased daily steps by 1,500+ for adults at heart disease risks.
Financial incentives combined with reminders were most effective in improving activity levels long-term.

Add 11 years to your life? Science says it's as simple as a daily walk

Urban planning that promotes walkable neighborhoods increases physical activity and addresses health inequalities.

Binge drinking, not enough sleep and lack of exercise among concerns raised in Healthy Ireland survey

Significant health concerns are raised as smoking, alcohol consumption, and exercise levels show troubling trends in the latest population survey.

More dense, populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more

Increasing neighborhood walkability significantly boosts physical activity levels among residents.

Short-term incentives for exercise can lead to sustained increases in activity

Daily reminders and incentives increased daily steps by 1,500+ for adults at heart disease risks.
Financial incentives combined with reminders were most effective in improving activity levels long-term.
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How to Stay Active in the Winter

It's crucial to adapt to winter weather for outdoor activity, even though personal tolerance varies widely.
#exercise-benefits

While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition

Increased weekly physical activity reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Moderate exercise significantly benefits heart health.
Fitness trackers provide objective data for health studies.

Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests

Physical activity enhances cognitive performance the next day, particularly when paired with good sleep.

While more is better, even moderate amounts of exercise may reduce risk for common heart condition

Increased weekly physical activity reduces the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
Moderate exercise significantly benefits heart health.
Fitness trackers provide objective data for health studies.

Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests

Physical activity enhances cognitive performance the next day, particularly when paired with good sleep.
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#child-development

You Don't Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Take Up Any Time

Starting organized sports too early may not benefit children; waiting can lead to better development and understanding of the sport.

If Your Kid Is Bouncing Off The Walls, Grab These 27 Toys And Games That'll Help Them Burn Energy

Toys like wobble disks and sensory swings promote active play and developmental skills in toddlers while ensuring enjoyment and engagement.

You Don't Have To Start Soccer At 3. Here Are 10 Sports Kids Can Take Up Any Time

Starting organized sports too early may not benefit children; waiting can lead to better development and understanding of the sport.

If Your Kid Is Bouncing Off The Walls, Grab These 27 Toys And Games That'll Help Them Burn Energy

Toys like wobble disks and sensory swings promote active play and developmental skills in toddlers while ensuring enjoyment and engagement.
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Bringing A Cultural Fusion of Tradition, Play, and Physical Activity Into Contemporary Playgrounds - Yanko Design

FUGDI playground equipment combines physical activity with cultural heritage, inspired by Goa's traditional Fugdi dance, making play inclusive and educational.

Combating Parkinson's with rock climbing

Rock-climbing serves as a unique and empowering therapy for individuals with Parkinson's Disease, fostering mobility, strength, and cognitive engagement.
#sedentary-behavior

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

Excessive sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, even in active individuals, highlighting the need to reduce sitting time.

Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

Reducing daily sitting significantly prevented the worsening of back pain over six months among overweight and obese adults.

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

Excessive sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, even in active individuals, highlighting the need to reduce sitting time.

Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

Reducing daily sitting significantly prevented the worsening of back pain over six months among overweight and obese adults.
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#health

A standing desk won't improve your heart health-but it won't hurt it either

Movement is crucial to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

Standing desks don't do squat, per new study | TechCrunch

Standing desks may not be as beneficial for health as previously thought; excessive standing can increase circulatory risks instead.

A standing desk won't improve your heart health-but it won't hurt it either

Movement is crucial to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting.

Standing desks don't do squat, per new study | TechCrunch

Standing desks may not be as beneficial for health as previously thought; excessive standing can increase circulatory risks instead.
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#colorectal-cancer

More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

Exercising in the morning and evening may lower colorectal cancer risk by 11%.
Timing of physical activity is a significant factor in cancer prevention.

Being physically active at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, study says

Peak physical activity in the morning and evening is linked to an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, beyond overall physical activity benefits.

More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

Exercising in the morning and evening may lower colorectal cancer risk by 11%.
Timing of physical activity is a significant factor in cancer prevention.

Being physically active at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, study says

Peak physical activity in the morning and evening is linked to an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, beyond overall physical activity benefits.
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7 Tips For a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving leads to excessive calorie consumption; understanding food choices and portion control can lead to a healthier holiday experience.
#epidemiology

Experts issue health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk

Standing desks may not reduce health risks associated with prolonged inactivity and could increase the risk of certain conditions.

Early morning and evening activity could reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%'

Increased morning and evening activity may reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%, suggesting timing plays a crucial role in prevention.

Experts issue health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk

Standing desks may not reduce health risks associated with prolonged inactivity and could increase the risk of certain conditions.

Early morning and evening activity could reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%'

Increased morning and evening activity may reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%, suggesting timing plays a crucial role in prevention.
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#sedentary-lifestyle

Sitting All Day Is Bad For Your Health. Here's How to Counteract It.

Sitting for long periods is a significant health risk, accelerating aging and increasing mortality rates from various diseases.

Born to Run or Born to Sit?

Conserving energy and the tendency to remain sedentary are deeply rooted in human evolution.

Every step above 2,200 steps a day reduces risk of early death, study finds

Walking 9,000 to 10,500 steps a day reduces the risk of early death and heart disease significantly.
Every extra step above 2,200 a day, up to about 10,000, lowers the risks of heart disease and early death, regardless of sedentary time.

Sitting All Day Is Bad For Your Health. Here's How to Counteract It.

Sitting for long periods is a significant health risk, accelerating aging and increasing mortality rates from various diseases.

Born to Run or Born to Sit?

Conserving energy and the tendency to remain sedentary are deeply rooted in human evolution.

Every step above 2,200 steps a day reduces risk of early death, study finds

Walking 9,000 to 10,500 steps a day reduces the risk of early death and heart disease significantly.
Every extra step above 2,200 a day, up to about 10,000, lowers the risks of heart disease and early death, regardless of sedentary time.
moresedentary-lifestyle

NYC's first 'smart' basketball hoop stripped of 'Net features for this reason

The Huupe smart basketball hoop was disabled from live-streaming due to concerns about inappropriate behavior, focusing instead on shot-tracking to promote physical activity.
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'Weekend warrior' physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases

Weekend warrior exercise patterns can effectively lower disease risks, comparable to more evenly distributed exercise throughout the week.

Free 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park

Lunchtime express class offers a quick escape from work.
Opportunity to combine with Express Bootcamp for a complete workout.

This 5-second walking test can tell you how well you're aging

The 6-meter walk test is a vital sign for tracking functional fitness and aging.
#brain-function

The best exercises to boost brain health after 60

The brain's main function is to produce adaptable movements, not just to think.
Cognitive abilities are crucial for maintaining lifestyle and interaction with the environment.
Cerebral plasticity allows for cognitive reserve throughout life despite age-related decline.
Physical activity can improve cognitive capacity even after age 60.

Just 10 seconds of light exercise boosts brain activity in kids

Brief, light exercises may significantly enhance children's cognitive function, especially brain activity in the prefrontal cortex.

The best exercises to boost brain health after 60

The brain's main function is to produce adaptable movements, not just to think.
Cognitive abilities are crucial for maintaining lifestyle and interaction with the environment.
Cerebral plasticity allows for cognitive reserve throughout life despite age-related decline.
Physical activity can improve cognitive capacity even after age 60.

Just 10 seconds of light exercise boosts brain activity in kids

Brief, light exercises may significantly enhance children's cognitive function, especially brain activity in the prefrontal cortex.
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Can Grunting During Exercise Give You an Edge?

Grunting during exertion may provide performance benefits through pressure regulation, primarily in short bursts of intense activity.

It only takes 15 minutes to change your health

A gamified workplace wellness program can effectively enhance physical activity levels among employees.
The '15 Minute Challenge' significantly increased participants' fitness and well-being in just 15 minutes a day.

29 Stories From Retired People Revealing What They Do All Day

Retirement is an opportunity for retirees to explore a fulfilling and active lifestyle without the constraints of a work schedule.

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

Health and fitness apps have significant positive impacts on physical activity, diet, sleep, and overall health according to research.

27 Products That'll Become A ~Core~ Part Of Your Fitness Routine

Incorporate movement into the workday with a rolling desk bike for multitasking efficiency and physical activity.

Watching the Olympics on TV can help you to LOSE weight, study finds

Watching sports on TV can help in burning calories, similar to physical activities like running or swimming.

Walking or running: for the same distance, which consumes more energy?

Running consumes more energy than walking due to greater vertical movement, requiring more force and energy without bringing one closer to the destination.
#healthy-habits

A Tasty Meal for a Heart-Healthy Summer

Adopting healthy habits, like the DASH diet, regular exercise, weight management, stress reduction, and smoking cessation, can help control blood pressure and prevent serious health issues.

Building Healthy Habits for Toddlers: A parent's guide

Establishing healthy habits in toddlerhood is crucial for overall well-being.
Nutritious diet, physical activity, sufficient sleep, and emotional well-being are essential for raising a healthy toddler.

A Tasty Meal for a Heart-Healthy Summer

Adopting healthy habits, like the DASH diet, regular exercise, weight management, stress reduction, and smoking cessation, can help control blood pressure and prevent serious health issues.

Building Healthy Habits for Toddlers: A parent's guide

Establishing healthy habits in toddlerhood is crucial for overall well-being.
Nutritious diet, physical activity, sufficient sleep, and emotional well-being are essential for raising a healthy toddler.
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Everlast Love: The Tale Of Me And The Heavy Bag | Defector

Discovering joy in physical activities like boxing can provide immense mental and physical benefits.

Skip the Apple Watch: Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is the best smartwatch for your kids

Fitbit Ace and Google Smartwatches offer rich features for kids' physical activity and playtime with some limitations.

4 traits shared by fit and active older people, according to a personal trainer whose eldest client is 96

Exercising at all stages of life boosts health and longevity.
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7 months ago

This Research Breaks Down How Much To Sit, Stand, And Sleep Each Day For Optimal Health

Optimal health balance includes 8.3 hours of sleep and 2.2 hours of light and moderate to vigorous activity each.

7 ways to improve your mental health at work by staying active

Physical activity positively impacts mental health, even in small doses.

Working out in nature may prevent several terrible diseases and cut medical costs

Natural outdoor exercise can prevent non-communicable diseases and reduce healthcare costs significantly.

Head Off your Work from Home Habits

Working from home can lead to weight gain due to unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity, posing health risks.
#cardiovascular-disease

Exercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study finds - Harvard Gazette

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease risk for individuals with depression.

Walking to Prevent Heart Disease: The Best Exercise for a Healthy Heart

Speed walking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease compared to slower forms of walking.

Climb stairs to live longer

Climbing stairs reduces mortality risk by 24% and lowers cardiovascular disease likelihood by 39%.

Exercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study finds - Harvard Gazette

Physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease risk for individuals with depression.

Walking to Prevent Heart Disease: The Best Exercise for a Healthy Heart

Speed walking can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease compared to slower forms of walking.

Climb stairs to live longer

Climbing stairs reduces mortality risk by 24% and lowers cardiovascular disease likelihood by 39%.
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Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Boosting the immune system is crucial for overall health and can be achieved through dietary choices, supplements, and exercise.

How old is too old to run? - Harvard Gazette

Listening to your body's signals is crucial when engaging in physical activities.

Did you know that physical activity can protect you from chronic pain?

Physically active individuals have higher pain tolerance, with activity levels correlating to pain tolerance.
Increased physical activity is linked to lower chances of experiencing chronic pain, potentially due to improved pain tolerance.

This Dog Chew Toy Adds A Twist Of Geometry To Your Pet's Playtime - Yanko Design

Innovative geometric chew toy for dogs
Promotes physical activity and mental stimulation

Scientists Working on Pill You Can Take Instead of Exercising

Scientists researching medicine mimicking exercise effects like SLU-PP-332.
SLU-PP-332 in trials, potentially aiding those unable to exercise.

Just 2,200 steps a day slashes the risk of early death, study reveals

Walking 9,000 to 10,500 steps a day reduces early death risk by 39% and heart attack/stroke risk by over a fifth.
Every step above 2,200 steps a day, up to around 10,000, lowers risks of heart disease and early death, regardless of sedentary time.
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