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11/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Long-term heat therapy increases mitochondrial function in muscles, new study finds

Your muscles will greatly benefit from repeated exposure to the stress caused by heat. A group of Utah-based researchers reported that long-term heat therapy will enhance the output of energy-producing mitochondria in the cells that make up muscle tissue, an article in News Wise stated. The study is the first to ever be conducted with […]

11/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Hypertensive patients greatly benefit from aerobic exercise: Study

Aerobic exercise is highly recommended for people who want to improve or maintain their cardiovascular health. An American study indicated that intense sessions of this physical exercise could benefit people treated for hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition where the blood pressure of the patient is constantly high. It […]

11/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Dayak onions can help menopausal women maintain proper reproductive health

Menopausal women who are having health troubles due to their changing reproductive system should try taking Dayak onions (Eleutherine palmifolia). A recent study has shown that the Indonesian medicinal herb contains a natural compound that can help manage the symptoms of menopause. The onset of menopause is a life-changing moment for women. Their bodies undergo drastic changes in response […]

11/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Aerobic exercise found to have a therapeutic effect on hypertensive patients

A new American study sought to determine if aerobic exercise could improve the central arteries of patients with hypertension. It found out that hypertensive adults who performed acute aerobic exercises experienced stiffer aortas and greater differences between their systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels, leading to an improved supply of blood to the brain. The […]

11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Do you sleep with your contact lenses on? Doing so increases your risk of an infection, says the CDC

You should never be too sleepy, tired, or in a hurry to remove your contact lenses before catching a wink. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just warned that people who sleep while wearing their lenses run the risk of developing infections in their eyes, an article in Live Science stated. One […]

11/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Stumped with your grain-free diet? Try substituting your breads with cassava flour

There is a way to enjoy bread and similar foods without breaking your grain-free, gluten-free diet. An article in Good Housekeeping brought up cassava flour as a way to make bread without using grain-based flour. Wheat and other common grains are rich in gluten proteins. They are not dangerous for most people, though they can […]

11/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Being sedentary can put you at risk of dementia

Canadian researchers urge people of all ages – including older people – to get off the couch and get more exercise. Their new study warns that couch potatoes are much more likely to develop dementia than regularly active people, an article in Natural Health 365 stated. What’s more, the McMaster University (MU)-led study adds that […]

10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exercising too hard? Prevent heart damage with ginseng and red sage

Hard exercise is rough on the muscles, even if you’ve prepared for it ahead of time. A sudden bout of eccentric exertion can cause arterial stiffening for days on end. However, the results of a Taiwanese study indicate that you can speed up your recovery from vascular stiffening by taking ginseng and red sage as herbal […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Breathe your stress away: Yoga lowers blood pressure

Is stress raising your blood pressure to unhealthy levels? Brazilian researchers recommend letting it all out through your left nostril in a pranayama exercise. An article in Science Direct showed that adopting yoga breathing exercises can help reduce and manage your blood pressure levels. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a very common ailment. It derives […]

09/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Think outside the gym: The best way to get fit is with our daily commute

Most people believe fitness involves hitting the gym and working out for a couple of hours every few days. An article on Scientific American.com suggested that getting plenty of incidental movements during the daily commute is a much better way of getting fit and staying healthy. Whereas exercise uses specific groups of muscles, the daily […]

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