Exercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. And one kind in particular—aerobic exercise—appears to be king. “Back in the day, the majority of exercise studies focused on the parts of the body from the neck down, like the heart and[…]
From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices? It’s important to know how to lift the right way. According to the 2017 edition of Injury Facts, a National[…]
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and sitting down more than we usually do. It’s hard for a lot of us to do the sort of exercise we normally do. It’s even harder for people who don’t usually do a lot of physical exercise.But at a time[…]
Rise and shine… and stretch. Whether you’re an super active athlete or spend the majority of your time tethered to an office desk, stretching is crucial and beneficial—helping you prevent injuries and also relaxing tight muscles. Plus, kickstarting your morning with a few deep stretches before your commute can put you in the right[…]
Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes Targets: Total Body Level: Beginner The inchworm exercise offers a little bit of everything—it helps strengthen the muscles of your anterior chain (the front half of your body), while stretching the muscles of your posterior chain (the back half of your body). And because it targets your entire[…]
Some of the greatest gains are seen when people shift from being sedentary toward ambling for even one extra hour each day. Men and women who move around throughout the day, even if they just stroll or clean the kitchen and do not formally exercise, are less likely to die prematurely than people who[…]
People with arthritis should always discuss their exercise plans with a doctor. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on: which joints are involved the amount of inflammation how stable the joints are whether a joint replacement procedure has been done A skilled physician who is knowledgeable[…]
It’s surprising how easy it is to lose sight of the important things in life. Busy schedules and regular routines have a tendency to put the brain on autopilot. When things aren’t going quite the way you’d like them to, it’s often because you’ve lost focus on what really matters. But focusing on life’s[…]
Healthy living is about things like more energy and less stress — and it’s within reach. Investing in your health doesn’t have to be hard. Small changes can make a big difference. Those changes also can help you lower your chances of health problems like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. And you can start[…]
As you get older, you may not be surprised if your eyesight gets a little blurrier, your hearing a little duller, your joints a little achier, and your brain a little slower. But what if that last part doesn’t have to happen? Dementia isn’t part of the normal aging process. Some forms can[…]