You don’t have to run marathons or spend two hours sweating at the gym to lead a healthy life. Short spurts of exercise are just as beneficial as long workouts, particularly for folks over 50. You can enjoy the enormous health benefits exercise provides with just 20 to 30 minutes of moderate activity three to [...]
|
||||||
|
It may be time to tell the grandkids to move over and give you a turn at the Xbox or Wii controls. A new study has found that playing virtual games provides important physical and mental health benefits for seniors. A recent study of 102 older adults found that seniors gained two important benefits by [...] When it comes to your health, you can reap giant rewards by making small changes in your daily routine (see our previous post). If you want to live a healthier lifestyle, take it one small step at a time. In a year, all those small changes will add up to a healthier, happier you! Get moving. It only [...] Fall chores often result in aches and pains from sore muscles. It’s easy to overdo it when raking leaves or cleaning up garden debris. The application of a cold pack or heating pad will often provide relief, but when should you apply cold and when is it best to apply heat? Before applying either cold or [...] Most Americans carry a few (or more) extra pounds and don’t get enough exercise. It’s a bad combination that contributes to a number of chronic diseases, including high blood pressure and diabetes. You know you should get more exercise; but if exercise hasn’t been part of your normal routine, jumping into a strenuous workout may do [...] Everywhere you look, America is “going green,” including exercise. Just five minutes of outdoor ”green exercise” a day will boost your mood and increase your self-esteem. That”s the finding from researchers at the University of Essex in England. A study comparing the relative benefits of indoor and outdoor exercise found that taking your exercise outdoors provides [...] Children who are physically active are more likely to stay mentally sharp as they age. In fact, studies show that you can benefit mentally by beginning a regular exercise program at any age. It’s never too late! In a study of 9,344 women past the age of 65, the lowest levels of cognitive decline were found [...] Every day new discoveries illustrate the healthful benefits of exercise. Walking is one of the best — and easiest — exercise programs to adopt. The only special gear you need is comfortable walking shoes, something most people already have. All you need is a street, sidewalk or park path and you’re ready to go! To get [...] Exercise is turning out to be the panacea for a laundry list of the things that ail us. The latest research indicates that brief bouts of vigorous exercise can reduce cellular aging caused by stress. Scientists at the University of California in San Francisco found that exercise prevents the shortening of telomeres. Telomeres are the [...] It’s a myth that we start losing brain cells from the moment we’re born. Scientists used to think that as a person aged he lost as much as 30% of the neurons in his brain. It was a handy explanation for the forgetfulness and little mental lapses that seem to affect most of us in [...] |
||||||
|
Copyright © 2012 Insuring Your Independence - All Rights Reserved. |
||||||
Recent Comments