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Yes, you read that right. “Even if you exercise, you still should be mindful of taking breaks and be moving throughout the day, because exercise is not enough to overcome the risks of sitting and sitting in long bouts,” said Keith Diaz, co-author of the study from Columbia University Medical Center. It isn’t just the […]

You may have heard that chewing and eating slower prevent you from overeating and can help you lose weight, but does it really work? The feeling of fullness or satiety is a result of receptors in your stomach that send signals to your brain when you eat or drink. For example, the intestines release a

We know that lack of sleep impairs our memory, speeds up aging and increases our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, if that’s not enough to get you to get more quality sleep, maybe this new research will. SEE ALSO: 7 science-backed reasons why you should be sleeping more A King’s College London study concludes that for as simple as

We lose muscle as we age. It’s normal. And if heart aging is normal, what do you think happens to the hearts of people who have spent their whole lives living a sedentary lifestyle? Those with little or no physical activity? Sedentary aging leads to stiffening of the muscle in the heart’s left ventricle, the

With every new year comes new resolutions and promises we hope to keep. Some of them are easily attainable while others are highly unrealistic. How many people do you know promised themselves they will stop smoking only to find themselves back to their old habit? How much have you spent on an annual gym membership

Just like the other aspects of our physicality, our mental health is affected by aging. In fact, experts say that our brain’s health declines with age, with the average brain shrinking by around 5% per decade after the age of 40. SEE ALSO: One hour of exercise a week will protect you from depression That’s sad

As if cutting your risk of diseases, reducing stress and fighting depression are not enough for you to stay away from the couch and start moving, a new study adds up to the list of exercise benefits. A research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) showed that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be able

The weather is finally getting better and if you know how to ride a bike, you may want to consider biking to work. Compared to exercising in fitness centers, a new study says that those who are overweight and inactive can lose fat mass just as effectively and just as fast when you go cycling

If you’ve always turned down your friends’ invitation to do Zumba or hit the gym together, this could be the time for you to say yes. A study published at The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA) showed that group exercise produces significant improvements in all three quality of life measures – emotional, mental

Menopause brings a lot of unwanted change in women’s bodies. With a taxing mix of symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes (or hot flushes), and joint and muscle aches, a lot of women feel uninspired to work out in the gym or do regular exercise. SEE ALSO: Are you too old to start regular exercise?