Physical Activity
BRAIN-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR (BDNF)
“To function at its best, your brain needs neuron- and synapse-supporting factors, including certain hormones, trophic factors, and nutrients.” Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role among these synapse-strengthening and neuron-boosting...
NEUROGENESIS
The brain is regarded as the most complex structure in our universe, and much is still unknown about this extraordinary organ. Conventional thinking amongst neuroscientists used to be that the brain cells you were born with were fixed and incapable of...
WALKING FOR GOOD HEALTH
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” So said Hippocrates more than 2400 years ago and it is just as true today, as the health benefits of walking have been proven repeatedly by modern scientific studies. Any physical activity is a boon to overall heath and...
THE CHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE
Any physical activity or movement of some sort, “activates” most of the physiological systems in the body, such as the respiratory, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as hormonal and immune responses. Regular exercise results in the inherent...
BRAIN CHANGING EFFECTS OF EXERCISE
“Walking is man’s best medicine” This is one of the famous sayings attributed to Hippocrates, the Ancient Greek physician, born around 460 BC and widely regarded as the father of Medicine. It still holds true in the modern day and age, as countless studies have shown...
Treat lower back pain at home
Mechanics of the spine Most instances of low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning there is some sort of disruption in the way the components of the back fit together and move. The spine consists of a column of bones (vertebrae) that are held together by muscles,...
Health benefits of strength training
What is strength training? Regular physical activity is essential for good health and includes walking and other activities that get the heart rate up. The value of strength training as a key component of overall health and fitness is often overlooked, especially once...
Staying Active with Joint Pain
It is important to keep joints moving, even if you're dealing with pain from arthritis or a lingering injury. There are various joint-friendly options for physical activity: · short walks throughout the day, instead of a long walk. · water aerobics, or...
Interval Walking
Interval training is a form of exercise where the pace of the training is purposely speeded up and slowed down at regular intervals. Burst of fast-paced walking can gradually be introduced to your walking routine. Walk as fast as you can at a pace you can maintain...
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
LESSER KNOWN BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Fitness and weight control are well-known major benefits of a rigorous exercise routine, but regular physical activity can also assist in reducing the risk of several diseases and health conditions. Keep in...