by mg_user | Apr 29, 2015 | Fitness
Especially in today’s often hectic and fast-paced society, it can be easy, and very enticing, to simply plop down on the couch after a long, busy day. But it’s not until we binge-watch an entire series on Netflix that we realize just how long we’ve been sitting down,...
by mg_user | Apr 6, 2015 | Fitness
It is no secret that exercise offers many health benefits for the body and mind. But did you know that inactivity may kill twice as many people as obesity? According to a new study at the Cambridge University, just 20 minutes of walking may cut the risk of premature...
by mg_user | Mar 13, 2015 | Fitness
We all know that our bodies lose muscle as our age increases, but did you know that doctors say this process can begin as early as when we are 25 years old? With that fact in mind, it is important to incorporate a daily exercise routine at any age. Weight training is...
by mg_user | Feb 10, 2015 | Fitness
According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are pretty common for people over the age of 65. In fact, 1 out of every 3 people over 65 experiences a fall each year. But a fall is much more than a result of aging, it can be indicative of a person’s overall...
by mg_user | Jan 20, 2015 | Fitness
It’s no secret that active adults are healthier and live longer than their sedentary counterparts. But is it possible that certain exercises can be more beneficial than others when it comes to longevity? A new study from researchers in England suggests that cycling...
by mg_user | Dec 29, 2014 | Fitness
With weight loss high on everyone’s list of Resolutions for the New Year, new research out of the Harvard School of Public Health might help to get you to your goal weight more quickly in 2015. For now, however, the results of their study seem to only apply to men,...