Pole Walking to Lose Weight?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Does walking with poles, also known as Nordic pole walking or “exerstriding,” beat out regular walking for depression, sleep quality, and weight…
What Are the Benefits of Working Out in the Cold? (+Safety Tips)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – As the holiday season approaches, many people who exercise outdoors struggle with working out in the cold, but they don’t have to. Is it…
10 Genius Hacks to Sneak in 20 Minutes of Outdoor Exercise
Dr. Don Colbert – Feel too busy to get in a good workout most days? We feel it too. While outdoor exercise is extremely important, it also feels like one…
Walking Towards Healthier Knees
Baylor College of Medicine via Newswise – A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee…
Brain Stimulation Helps Elderly Walk and Talk at Same Time
Brian Blum via Israel21c – Walking and talking while chewing gum – it sounds like the start to a bad joke, but for older adults with mobility challenges, it’s no laughing…
Critical Life Lessons from the World’s Healthiest and Longest Living Communities + Tips on How to Exercise, Eat, and Manage Your Mind to Boost Your Immune System and Live a Long and Healthy Life with Dan Buettner
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Life expectancy and living well seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, especially with the current pandemic, but did you know that around 85% of our longevity…
Replacing Time Spent Sitting with Sleep or Light Activity May Improve Your Mood
Iowa State University via EurekAlert – AMES, Iowa – Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us, even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders. Despite disruptions to…
Walking, Gardening, Swimming, Dancing May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – Older people who regularly walk, garden, swim or dance may have bigger brains than their inactive peers, according to a preliminary study to…
