Using blood tests to create a personalised supplement regime could be the way to a healthier life Supplements have long been seen as a safety net for preventative health. When habits slip, turning to a strategic mix of capsules, powders, liquids and sprays can feel like insurance for your wellbeing. Yet while half of adults …
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Muscle strength is crucial for good health, particularly as you get older. But muscle naturally deteriorates with age, and as people in the U.S. live longer, doctors are increasingly aware of issues related to the gradual loss of muscle function, called sarcopenia. The condition tends to accelerate after age 60, leading to a higher risk …
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A new analysis found that high-intensity yoga sessions lasting less than 30 minutes were more effective than any other form of exercise for improving sleep quality Move over melatonin, there’s a new bedtime routine stretching into the spotlight that could help sleep -deprived Millennals, anxious Gen Z-ers and anyone who’s tired all day but wired …
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Getting correct nutrition involves making informed food choices to meet your body’s needs. It’s about understanding the different food groups, their nutritional value, and how to combine them for a balanced diet. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods, prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, while limiting added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Key aspects …
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Turning your walk around can burn more calories, boost your mental health, and improve your posture Walking backward (aka retro walking) is the latest social media workout obsession. Online sources claim you’ll get a better calorie burn and even boost your mental health by going in reverse. But is this exercise trend worth your time …
People who exercised while using a weight-loss drug kept off far more of their weight after quitting the medication than people who didn’t work out The new weight-loss drugs that suppress appetite and reduce food cravings can be quite effective at helping people drop pounds, with many losing at least 10 or 20 per cent …
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A glass of beetroot juice a day could halve the risk of a heart attack or other complications for those with angina, research suggests. The study of 300 patients, who had stents fitted found those who drank the juice on a daily basis were far less likely to suffer such problems in the two years …
For decades, many oncologists have remained reluctant to push patients to exercise, but the tide appears to be turning. Walking for 30 minutes a day and practising yoga can help reduce fatigue in cancer patients and cut the risk of the disease spreading, coming back or resulting in death, research suggests. Globally, more than 18 …
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When it comes to dieting, the calorie has always been king. Not only does every packet in the supermarket have calories listed on the side, but since last year every café and restaurant has had to print them on their menus. The tyranny of the calorie counters is upon us. And it’s all thanks to …
Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women, a study suggests. Women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of the condition when compared to those who exercised the least. The research also found that 10 years before …
Exercise improves bone mineral density for people with osteoporosis, but questions remain regarding safety and effectiveness. The current global population with high osteoporotic fracture risk is 158 million, and that number is expected to double in 40 years. Experts from Loughborough University in England formed a working group in 2017 to define a consensus statement. …
Current science suggests that chrono-activity or adjusting our regimes to suit our body clocks, plus short, sharp workouts, are the key to a beneficial exercise routine Thousands of us have started 2023 with new exercise programmes promising to get us fit, muscle-bound and slim. But the latest Science Of Chrono-Exercise (sometimes called chrono-activity) suggests that …
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Forget the quick fixes, such as yoga workshops and juice cleanses: lead a rewarding life, rather than chasing short-term Most of us strive for a life where we feel we have real choices about how we spend our time and energy. But we get boggled in that pursuit – confused about where exactly we’re heading. …
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Could daylight saving time be doing us biological harm? First devised as a means to save coal during the First World War, daylight saving time is something we Brits have learned to live with. By shifting our clocks an hour forward in spring we get to enjoy an extra hour of summer sunlight in the …
For two years, Steph Gaudreau gave up her daily cup of coffee. She switched to large mugs of herbal tea – not because caffeine was affecting her sleep or making her anxious, but to gain an edge in cross-country mountain bike racing. Hoping to enhance the effect of caffeine as a performance aid, Gaudreau, who …
We’ve all heard that cardio is good for longevity – but now new research is showing strength training could add years to your life. Everyone knows that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. But just how much we should be doing – and what type of exercise is …
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