Healthy Lifestyle Habits Have Positive Effects on Mental Health

by dom-wp-admin | Nov 4, 2022 | Restorative Sleep, Stress Management, Movement & Exercise

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 effect has been described as equivalent to taking antidepressant...

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

by dom-wp-admin | Nov 4, 2022 | Stress Management

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 and post retreat. Significant increase in the plasma BDNF (brain...

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

by dom-wp-admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Cognitive Enhancement, Movement & Exercise

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 and fMRI scans were administered before and...

Creatine Supplementation Improves Healthspan and Muscle Preservation in Older Adults

by dom-wp-admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Healthful Nutrition

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, creatine supplementation can be beneficial for improving healthspan and muscle...

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

by dom-wp-admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Movement & Exercise

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

High Intensity and Low Intensity Strength Training are Good for Knee Osteoarthritis

by dom-wp-admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Movement & Exercise

A systematic review found that high intensity strength training is not better than low intensity strength training for pain and physical disfunction caused by knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Overall, strength training has been shown to improve pain and quality of life in...