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Walking 8,000 brisk steps once or twice a week found to boost heart health
People with busy work schedules often make excuses when it’s time to work out. According to research, briskly walking 8,000 or more...
Beetroot juice found to “significantly increase muscle force during exercise”
New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that...
Having a healthy, active lifestyle found to lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80 percent of cases where patients exhibit symptoms like a...
Study: Strength training for at least 30 to 60 minutes a week helps boost longevity
You need to exercise to maintain your overall health. But how much time do you need to spend at the gym to reap health benefits? According...
Walking for 5 minutes every half hour can help you stay healthy if you sit all day, reveals study
For many employees, a regular day at the office involves sitting at a desk for many hours. But a sedentary lifestyle can have many adverse...
Positive lifestyle changes can help reduce cancer risk and boost the overall health of cancer survivors
Studies show that following a balanced diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are key to reducing your risk of developing some...
Good habits for better health: How to support healthy digestion
Having a healthy digestive system contributes to your overall well-being. Generally, your body takes between 10 hours to three days to...
Relaxing with yoga: Stretch your hips with the reclining butterfly pose
Yoga is a good activity because there are intense yoga poses that are great for burning calories. There are also excellent poses for...
Adopting a healthy diet and an active lifestyle can lower your risk of heart disease
There are risk factors (often behavioral) that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease. Some risk factors cannot be controlled,...
Study: 5 Hours of exercise a week can help prevent 46,000 cancer cases in the US yearly
A major study estimates that three percent of all U.S. cancer cases annually (about 46,000 cases) could be prevented if inactive adults...
