Age-related changes to your body are normal and expected. For example, loss of muscle tone, stiffness in joints, and loss of balance. With effort, some of these changes can be retarded and managed with stretching, strengthening and balance exercises. The brain is no different…it can slow down and lead to memory lapses. However, for most […]
We’ve all heard it before – encouragement to exercise to trim our waistline or to speed up our metabolism. However, there may be more benefit to lacing up those sneakers than you’d think. Recent studies have established a link between exercise and cognition, making physical activity even more important. The Benefits: Exercise has been shown […]
New Research It is a well established fact in the medical literature that the benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are numerous, from reducing blood pressure to lowering the risk of falls. (SEE "LIST A" BELOW) However, a study recently published in the Journal of Physiology reports that aerobic exercise may improve brain health and […]
PART I OF II It has been long known that sleep has a significant impact on health. In fact, sleep is third only to diet and exercise when it comes to health and wellness. Recent studies funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) have found important information on sleep that may lead to new […]
