Yoga is not merely for the sake of calming your mind. In fact, it goes beyond this point by relieving you from undesirable health problems such as the following: 1. Ease Stress You cannot completely avoid stress. You will encounter it at home and even in the workplace. However, you can minimize its intensity by...
Running isn’t for everyone. Committing to a regime of running isn’t the easiest. In winter it can be too cold or too dark. In summer it can be too hot and uncomfortable. If it rains, well there goes your slippery story. Running is also difficult exercise as it places a large demand on all of...
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. It is...
Relaxation can help to relieve stress as it aids you to calm down. Anxiety will not be erased completely, but you will be able to deal with it once you’ve released the tension in your body and cleared your mind with troubles. All relaxation techniques combine breathing more deeply with relaxing the muscles. Try not...
Staying active and occasionally moving with your doctor’s approval is important if you are diagnosed with a chronic illness. Benefits may include: Weight management Reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome and reduced symptoms for those conditions Strong bone and muscle structure Improved mental health and mood Reduced risk of falls and muscle...
Fitness experts agree that interval training is the most effective way to transform your physique in a short time. The idea is to incorporate successive intervals of quick workouts and slow recovery segments. This form of training helps you hit your top exercise level without causing a burnout of energy. It will keep your body...
Finding and creating opportunities to move more and to sit less every day can have many benefits. Physical activity plays a significant role in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Being more active can have many health benefits and make you feel better too. So if you’re waiting for your dinner to reheat, why not do a quick...
Strength training is a set of physical exercises that specialize in the use of resistance to build muscle strength. In turn, the body is able to burn calories more efficiently, thus reducing body fat. Strength training is important as we grow older as it helps to preserve and enhance both muscle and bone mass. The...
Being healthy and fit doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours in the gym, watching every little thing we eat or even calculating how many calories there are in a meal, It is a matter of developing simple habits that are easy to follow, habits that can easily be adapted into our regular routines and thus prove...
Feeling tired and worn out? Have you lost your motivation to exercise or do your work? The truth is that everyone has bad days. Even the most successful people lose their drive from time to time. However, watching TV and snacking on junk food won’t help. A short workout session, on the other hand,...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...