All posts tagged with physical activity

(Natural News) Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., have found a link between heart health and memory issues. Specifically, that poor blood flow from the heart can lead to reduced blood flow in the brain’s temporal lobe — the region where Alzheimer’s pathology begins. For the purposes of their research, the […]

(Natural News) An 18-year long study is concluding that any physical activity at any level in elderly people is better than being completely inactive in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers wanted to determine whether regular physical activity provides cardiovascular health benefits in elderly people. In the study, the researchers compared the link […]

(Natural News) According to a study, the health benefits of walking and cycling cancels out the negative effects of air pollution on health. The results of the study revealed that even in cities like Delhi or London – which both have high levels of air pollution – the results were positive. The authors advised that policymakers […]

(Natural News) Physical activities such as exercise can go a long way in helping people who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease (PD), according to researchers. In an in-depth study published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, results confirm that people who live with PD will be able to improve their gait and balance, as well as […]

(Natural News) Household chores may not be the most exciting thing to do, but there is an upside to all of it. A new study finds that simple household chores like washing the dishes and folding the laundry may increase your chance of living longer. In the study, the researchers studied the data of over […]

(Natural News) A lot of people say they do not have the time for exercise or may not feel like it. People are less active today as technology has made people’s lives easier and more convenient. Initially, exercise may feel like a chore. However, once it becomes part of your daily routine, you will start […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in Scientific Reviews has revealed that running promotes brain health. The animal study, conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.K., concluded that running once a day may provide beneficial effects on cognitive health. The research team pooled data from two sets of mice models as part of the […]

(Natural News) Men who played sports in their 40s and 50s are five times more likely to be fit and active into their late 70s than those who avoided sports, according to a study reported by The Daily Mail. The results suggest early and sustained sports participation might help people to stay active as they […]

(Natural News) If you’re a smoker trying to kick their nicotine habit, then a good jog with friends may be what you need. According to researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC), becoming part of a running group can help you get off your addiction to smoking. They came to this conclusion following the […]

(Natural News) A study published online in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal revealed that resistance training may prove beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). People with the condition were discouraged from engaging in any sort of physical exercise in fear that doing so would worsen the disease. However, the recent findings demonstrated that exercise does the exact opposite and […]