Exercise During Difficult Times May Have Prolonged Positive Effects on Mood and Stress

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Stress Management, Movement & Exercise

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar During periods of stress, many of us forgo exercising and indulge in unhealthy eating. This study provides insight into how physical acitivty can lead to stress reduction and enhance positive feelings if...

Healthy Lifestyle Habits Have Positive Effects on Mental Health

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Restorative Sleep, Stress Management, Movement & Exercise

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar This review article clearly highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle choices on mental health. Whole plant based diet and daily exercise have remarkable effects on our mood. In many studies, the...

Now Might Be the Time to Add Mindfulness Activities in Your Daily Routine

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Stress Management

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar The beneficial effects of yoga, meditation and mind-body health were demonstrated in this study. 38 participants took part in a 3-month yoga and meditation retreat. Various measurements were obtained pre...

A One-Hour Walk in Nature Decreases Activity in the Stress-Related Regions of the Brain

by Maya Shetty | Oct 20, 2022 | Cognitive Enhancement, Movement & Exercise

By: Maya Shetty, BS, Lifestyle Medicine Fellow A recently published study compared the effects walking in different environments has on the brain. Study participants were randomly assigned to go on a 60-minute walk in a natural or urban environment, and questionnaires...

Creatine Supplementation Improves Healthspan and Muscle Preservation in Older Adults

by Marily Oppezzo | Oct 20, 2022 | Healthful Nutrition

By: Marily Oppezzo, PhD, MS, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition and Behavioral Change This article is a fantastic summary of the work on creatine and dispelling myths. Creatine is one of the approved, safe, and effective aids for older adults. In this population,...

Resistance Training Is an Effective Method for Improving Muscle Mass and Function in Patient’s With Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Sarah DeParis | Oct 20, 2022 | Movement & Exercise

By: Sarah DeParis, MD This study found that high-intensity progressive resistance training improves lean mass and function in rheumatoid arthritis patients.   Journal Reference: Lemmey AB, Marcora SM, Chester K, Wilson S, Casanova F, Maddison PJ. Effects of...