Wellness
Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes
Weights may beat running for preventing diabetes Researchers found that resistance training (weightlifting) may be more effective than running in preventing diabetes and obesity. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science compared the effects of endurance exercise (running) and resistance exercise (weightlifting) on mice fed a high-fat diet, and found that […]
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Hydroponic gardening can boost quality of life for cancer patients
Hydroponic gardening can boost quality of life for cancer patients Indoor hydroponic gardening has been shown to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by reducing pain, increasing mental well-being, and promoting healthier eating habits. A pilot study conducted at the Houston Methodist Cancer Center found that participants who used an AeroGarden brand hydroponic […]
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How to ditch your bad sleep habits
How to ditch your bad sleep habits One in three adults don’t get the recommended 7 hours of sleep per night, leading to persistent sleep problems. Common culprits of bad sleep habits include addiction to electronic devices, everyday worries, stimulants, and excessive alcohol use. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia can […]
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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health Young adults (18-25 years old) are at a critical stage in their lives where behaviors that can harm heart health, such as smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity, become more common. The rate of heart disease among people under 40 […]
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Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases
Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases A new study published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology found that team sports can significantly lower blood pressure for people with high blood pressure and chronic conditions such as COPD and type 2 diabetes. The 12-week training program, which involved twice weekly […]
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Helping friends can boost mood for older adults
Helping friends can boost mood for older adults Providing practical help to close friends can boost mood for older adults, particularly women, who tend to have more emotional intimacy and conversation-based friendships. Older men are less likely than women to provide emotional support to friends, and may experience a lower positive mood on days they […]
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Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships
Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships Free food and social events are more effective motivators for frontline workers than gym memberships or health benefits. A study by Dipayan Biswas, a professor at the University of South Florida, found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings led to improved job performance, service […]
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Oura redesigns app with expanded stress tracking
Oura redesigns app with expanded stress tracking Oura is launching a redesigned app with expanded stress-tracking features to help users manage their stress levels. The new Cumulative Stress feature provides a weekly overview of how the body manages and recovers from sustained stress, using data from sleep, heart rate, temperature, and activity. Oura is working […]
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There’s a link between childhood stress and later chronic disease
There’s a link between childhood stress and later chronic disease New research has found a strong link between higher stress in children and adverse health conditions for them later in life. The study, published in PNAS, used measurable metrics of health over time to quantify the impact of childhood stress on adult health. Childhood stress […]
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Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky
Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky Antioxidants are essential for preventing oxidative stress, which can lead to various health problems like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. The best way to get antioxidants is through whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, […]
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