Research shows what exhausted parents have known for a long time
If you have ever wondered why children seem to have boundless energy, it probably won’t surprise you to know their capacity for exercise and recovery is equivalent to that of world-class athletes. That’s the finding of a group of researchers in France and Australia in a report published in Frontiers in Physiology.
Staff Reports,
April 30, 2018
It's never too early to be concerned about the effects of obesity on children
Another devastating consequence of the obesity epidemic in America is that cancer is becoming more prevalent in young adults. That is the finding of a research study conducted by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Staff Reports,
April 02, 2018
The surprising results of this study show a dramatically lower risk of dementia for physically fit women
Women with a high level of physical fitness at middle age were 88 percent less likely to develop dementia later in life when compared with women whose fitness level was labeled moderate according to a new study published in the online journal Neurology.
Staff Reports,
March 19, 2018
If you want to keep your brain in shape this study suggests you need to keep your body in shape
Another study has shown the positive link between physical fitness and brain fitness, leading researchers to believe exercise could be a critical ingredient in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern have found evidence that a low fitness level results in more rapid deterioration of important brain nerve fibers.
Staff Reports,
February 19, 2018
Relaxing in a sauna can do more than clear the mind, it can also lower your blood pressure
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found that sauna bathing mimics exercise and can lower your blood pressure. Working with a group of 100 volunteers as part of the Sauna and Cardiovascular Health Project, scientists were hoping to learn more about the impact of spending time in a sauna after discovering health benefits in another study.
Staff Reports,
January 15, 2018
