Ginkgo biloba has failed—again—to live up to its reputation for boosting memory and brain function. Just over a year after a study showed that the herb doesn’t prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study from the same team of researchers has found no evidence that ginkgo reduces the normal cognitive decline that comes with [...]
When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, soccer practice, or dance class. They’re also exercising when they’re at recess, riding bikes, or playing tag. [...]
The Hour of Power Sixty minutes — that’s how much physical activity kids should get each day. But as kids get older, increasing demands on their time can make getting a full hour of exercise a challenge. And some kids get caught up in sedentary pursuits like watching TV and surfing the Internet. Even doing a [...]
Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol (called hypercholesterolemia)? Then you know you need to change your diet and lifestyle to lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribed a cholesterol drug to bring levels down, you’ll still need to change your diet and become more active for cardiovascular [...]
Thinking about making exercise part of your life? Just lace up your shoes and get out there, and don’t give your brain time to hem and haw about it. That’s what successful middle-aged exercisers say they do. Their approach is outlined in May’s issue of Psychology of Sport and Exercise. In the words of two [...]
You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of regular physical activity [...]
Underweight and overweight are both not healthy. Overweight can cause various health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Underweight can also cause some medical problems. If you have any worries about your weigh, you should consult your doctor or visit a dietitian to develop a special diet plan for you. However, [...]
