Archives for Exercise category

Exercise Acts as a Cellular Cleanser

Posted on Feb 01, 2012 under Exercise | No Comment

As we might have expected, new research more definitively establishes that aerobic exercise helps clean out metabolic waste on a cellular level.

Yet, more research shows exercise improves cognitive health.

Posted on Dec 02, 2011 under Exercise, General Health | No Comment

Several research groups studying BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) are finding that exercise induced up-regulation of BDNF helps maintain memory and improve skilled task performance.

Healthy, happy workers are more porductive.

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 under Exercise, General Health | No Comment

By offering wellness programs, employers are acting to control health care costs.

More Information For Dieters

Posted on Sep 23, 2011 under Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Loss | No Comment

New Information suggests the old belief that 3500 calories equates to 1 pound of body weight (either lost or gained depending on caloric balance) is less than accurate.

Yeah for Yogurt, Boo for French Fries and Refined Carbohydrates

Posted on Jul 23, 2011 under Exercise, General Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | No Comment

Lots of sensible nutrition and weight control relationships are spelled out here.  As has been stated before, “you are what you eat.”

Surprise, declining activity during the work day contributes to the American Obesity Epidemic!

Posted on May 26, 2011 under Exercise, General Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized | No Comment

Do we really need a “Study” to inform us that  a lack of activity during the workday, along with poor eating habits and our sedentary lifestyle, contributes to the alarming  obesity in America.  Now, about 1/3 of all Americans are considered obese.

Is Sitting a Lethal Activity?

Posted on Apr 15, 2011 under Exercise, General Health | No Comment

According to researcher Dr. James Levine, sitting is a lethal activity whether you are morbidly obese or marathon-runner thin.

Keep Moving People!

Posted on Mar 10, 2011 under Exercise, General Health | No Comment

Surprise, taking it easy is not the best treatment for chronic fatigue, exercise and behavior therapy are.

As If We Didn’t Know, Exercise Can Keep Us Young

Posted on Mar 08, 2011 under Exercise | No Comment

Research supports the well know notion that exercise keeps us young – or at least, it keeps rats young.

Walk Smarter, No Matter Your Age

Posted on Feb 22, 2011 under Exercise | No Comment

Once again, the evidence establishes that exercise – aerobic exercise – promotes healthy brain function.  Improvements and brain (neuron) growth occur with moderate amounts of exercise and in aging populations.