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Research into the impact of regular activity on brain function, shows that exercise benefits both short-term and long-term memory. Natural aging processes in the brain allow for decline in brain density. But recent studies show that this decline can be slowed with higher levels of physical fitness. Current information published in Neurobiology of Aging reveals that exercise enhances brain function in the regions associated with memory. Anatomical differences in grey and white matter are found between fit and unfit people. So, keep your brain fine-tuned by scheduling in some time for exercise each day-a walk at lunch, a swim in the evening, or a bike ride with your children or grandchildren.
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Lose Weight with Weights
It is a widely-believed myth that training with weights will make you resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallon.
It is a widely-believed myth that training with weights will make you resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallon.
Strong Shoulders and Sexy Arms
It's a month past New Year's-how are you doing with your resolutions? This is the first of a three-part series to help you follow through on your fitness goals.
It's a month past New Year's-how are you doing with your resolutions? This is the first of a three-part series to help you follow through on your fitness goals.
Strong Back and Great Legs
Welcome to the second in a three part series designed to help you keep those New Year's fitness resolution.
Welcome to the second in a three part series designed to help you keep those New Year's fitness resolution.
Strong Abs and a Great Chest
Welcome to the last of a three-part series. This issue covers training for your chest and abdominals. The first section covered arms and shoulders; the second, legs and back.
Welcome to the last of a three-part series. This issue covers training for your chest and abdominals. The first section covered arms and shoulders; the second, legs and back.
Women and Weights
Do you want to look and feel better? How about being able to do more? Most of us would respond to those questions with a resounding "yes.
Do you want to look and feel better? How about being able to do more? Most of us would respond to those questions with a resounding "yes.
Beyond Schizophrenia
Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound? Perhaps. But what he has done is come to the rescue of real-life Lois Lane, a.k.a. Margot Kidder.
Faster than a speeding bullet? Maybe. Leaps tall buildings in a single bound? Perhaps. But what he has done is come to the rescue of real-life Lois Lane, a.k.a. Margot Kidder.
Age-Less Exercise
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
Hope for Down's Syndrome
Down's syndrome. It was once considered a disorder of genetic origin whose abnormalities are present at birth. Nothing could be done about it. Now, researchers and physicians are discovering that all damage is not present at birth.
Down's syndrome. It was once considered a disorder of genetic origin whose abnormalities are present at birth. Nothing could be done about it. Now, researchers and physicians are discovering that all damage is not present at birth.
Build Muscle Not Fat
Still haven't gotten rid of that old winter padding? Maybe it has slowly crept up on your unsuspecting physique over years of wrong food choices.
Still haven't gotten rid of that old winter padding? Maybe it has slowly crept up on your unsuspecting physique over years of wrong food choices.
Get a New Grip on Weights
You can have the body you want. Free your mind of any doubt and begin thinking in a way that serves you.
You can have the body you want. Free your mind of any doubt and begin thinking in a way that serves you.
Take the Plunge With Water Workouts
The benefits of drinking eight glasses of water a day are indisputable. So are the health benefits of jumping in a pool full of water for some exercise.
The benefits of drinking eight glasses of water a day are indisputable. So are the health benefits of jumping in a pool full of water for some exercise.
The Emotional Piece of the Health Puzzle
This second excerpt from the revised Encyclopedia of Natural Healing looks at the science of emotional health. As you'll see, what we feel emotionally affects how we feel physically in some surprising and dramatic ways.
This second excerpt from the revised Encyclopedia of Natural Healing looks at the science of emotional health. As you'll see, what we feel emotionally affects how we feel physically in some surprising and dramatic ways.
Get Straight A's in Exercise
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
Anaerobic activities will increase your lean muscle mass, bone structure, strength, endurance and balance. Aerobic activities will decrease coronary disease, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.
Debunking Fitness Myths
The next time you see a new theory on fitness or some new gimmick, consider this...if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Let's face it: most of us have been confused at one time or another about what we need to do to live a healthy, activ.
The next time you see a new theory on fitness or some new gimmick, consider this...if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Let's face it: most of us have been confused at one time or another about what we need to do to live a healthy, activ.
Training the Brain
Biofeedback: a non-invasive, patient-driven healing modality It could almost be a scene from a science fiction movie: patients with electrodes attached to their heads, staring at screens, trying to control the electronic waves with their minds.
Biofeedback: a non-invasive, patient-driven healing modality It could almost be a scene from a science fiction movie: patients with electrodes attached to their heads, staring at screens, trying to control the electronic waves with their minds.
Brain Food
Don't forget your veggies! One of the questions I get asked most often, is "are there foods to help with memory? My standard reply is a resounding "yes! I make sure to eat some of these foods daily.
Don't forget your veggies! One of the questions I get asked most often, is "are there foods to help with memory? My standard reply is a resounding "yes! I make sure to eat some of these foods daily.
Muscle Mass Mastery
If we're not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
If we're not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
Spring Into Your Autumn Years
People with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them to adapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the body that are associated with the natural processes of aging. With a healthy outlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and disabilities can be managed successfully.
People with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them to adapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the body that are associated with the natural processes of aging. With a healthy outlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and disabilities can be managed successfully.
Gaining the Right Weight
If only it were true for all of us: some people have trouble gaining weight. Their metabolism runs high because of an enhanced biochemical process called thermogenesis, the body's ability to burn calories at an accelerated rate.
If only it were true for all of us: some people have trouble gaining weight. Their metabolism runs high because of an enhanced biochemical process called thermogenesis, the body's ability to burn calories at an accelerated rate.
Bands of Resistance
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Outdoor Biking
Many people tire of spending countless hours peddling on the same old stationary bike. Bring excitement back into your exercising by stepping off the stationary bicycle and moving outdoors.
Many people tire of spending countless hours peddling on the same old stationary bike. Bring excitement back into your exercising by stepping off the stationary bicycle and moving outdoors.
Sunshine For the Mind
Maybe it's one of those cloudy grey days. Or maybe it's just hard to get motivated for the same old routine. Perhaps you're feeling trapped in your job or a relationship that's seen better days.
Maybe it's one of those cloudy grey days. Or maybe it's just hard to get motivated for the same old routine. Perhaps you're feeling trapped in your job or a relationship that's seen better days.
Alone or Lonely?
Being separated from someone we love whether through death, divorce, or extended travel, can be one of the most difficult times in our lives. Whether we are 3 or 93, the sense of loss can be very painful and can last a lifetime-but there is hope.
Being separated from someone we love whether through death, divorce, or extended travel, can be one of the most difficult times in our lives. Whether we are 3 or 93, the sense of loss can be very painful and can last a lifetime-but there is hope.
Free Weights or Machines?
When beginning a strength training program, it isn't always necessary to begin working with machines before "graduating to free weights. In fact, this is just a common myth that tends to deter people from trying free weights-especially beginners.
When beginning a strength training program, it isn't always necessary to begin working with machines before "graduating to free weights. In fact, this is just a common myth that tends to deter people from trying free weights-especially beginners.
Take It Outside
In the first part of this series, we explored the roles of linked strength and performance balance. Developing core strength will also help set you up to enjoy the outdoors.
In the first part of this series, we explored the roles of linked strength and performance balance. Developing core strength will also help set you up to enjoy the outdoors.
Pump It Up
My best friend Kim works out several times a week. Recently, after a few months of commitment and determination, Kim shyly approached me for some help. While she was feeling better-more energetic, less stressed, and more confident-she wasn't seeing all of the physical changes she had hoped for.
My best friend Kim works out several times a week. Recently, after a few months of commitment and determination, Kim shyly approached me for some help. While she was feeling better-more energetic, less stressed, and more confident-she wasn't seeing all of the physical changes she had hoped for.
Food for Thought
The brain needs intensive nutritional support. Junk food and high-calorie snacks must be replaced with nutrient-dense meals and appropriate supplements. Use well-researched natural health products as an excellent, drug-free way to stay mentally sharp and energetic throughout the day.
The brain needs intensive nutritional support. Junk food and high-calorie snacks must be replaced with nutrient-dense meals and appropriate supplements. Use well-researched natural health products as an excellent, drug-free way to stay mentally sharp and energetic throughout the day.
Drinking for Thinking
Green tea, and other warm drinks such as yerba mate and rooibos tea, all boast health benefits, but the most important health benefit may be their ability to help us relax. Take some time to brew and sip the tea of your choice and enjoy not only a gentle attitude adjustment but also improved mental health.
Green tea, and other warm drinks such as yerba mate and rooibos tea, all boast health benefits, but the most important health benefit may be their ability to help us relax. Take some time to brew and sip the tea of your choice and enjoy not only a gentle attitude adjustment but also improved mental health.
Horticultural Healing
Horticultural therapy (HT) is a process that encourages healing through gardening. Trained horticultural therapists work with other therapists and medical professionals to help treat physical injuries or disease, mental illness, conditions associated with aging, social problems, and substance abuse.
Horticultural therapy (HT) is a process that encourages healing through gardening. Trained horticultural therapists work with other therapists and medical professionals to help treat physical injuries or disease, mental illness, conditions associated with aging, social problems, and substance abuse.
The Brain Diet
People in the medical and natural health fields, along with the rest of us, are long overdue for a body of work that targets medicine's final frontier-the brain. Alan C. Logan uses recent, relevant research to show the definitive link between our mental state and what we eat.
People in the medical and natural health fields, along with the rest of us, are long overdue for a body of work that targets medicine's final frontier-the brain. Alan C. Logan uses recent, relevant research to show the definitive link between our mental state and what we eat.
Move It or Lose It
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
No More Excuses
To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I've designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout solution for our not-so-perfect, hectic lives...happy training!
To help you find the time, energy, and room within your budget, I've designed a workout that uses minimal equipment, can be performed at home, and takes only 35 to 45 minutes to do. A perfect workout solution for our not-so-perfect, hectic lives...happy training!
Desk Set
Like many of us, I spend a lot of my time sitting at a desk, typing. Health professionals recommend various tactics to help make desk time less detrimental to your health. These suggestions include getting up and moving frequently, as well as carefully arranging your workstation.
Like many of us, I spend a lot of my time sitting at a desk, typing. Health professionals recommend various tactics to help make desk time less detrimental to your health. These suggestions include getting up and moving frequently, as well as carefully arranging your workstation.
Staying Smart 5
Emerging studies suggest that we can boost our brain power by eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Add curries and green tea, along with omega-3 sources such as oily fish, seafood, nuts, and seeds, and you have the diet of choice for brain health.
Emerging studies suggest that we can boost our brain power by eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Add curries and green tea, along with omega-3 sources such as oily fish, seafood, nuts, and seeds, and you have the diet of choice for brain health.
Bad Mood Busters
Our brain needs a good supply of nutrients to stimulate production of neurotransmitters, which include serotonin, noradrenalin, and dopamine, as well as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) and glutamate.
Our brain needs a good supply of nutrients to stimulate production of neurotransmitters, which include serotonin, noradrenalin, and dopamine, as well as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) and glutamate.
Reached a Plateau?
"I don't get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving. This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized what their workout was designed to achieve.
"I don't get it. I was doing so well, and all of a sudden, I stopped improving. This is a familiar refrain from exercisers who believe their program has failed them. In reality, they have maximized what their workout was designed to achieve.
Brain Games
If you thought you got a full-body workout the last time you went to the gym, think again.
If you thought you got a full-body workout the last time you went to the gym, think again.
Go for GABA
Everyday stress is a normal part of modern living. Work, family, finances, and time management are just a few of the stressors we face every day. For some people, stress can be overwhelming, leading to anxiety and insomnia. Fortunately, there is a safe and effective natural remedy that may help.
Everyday stress is a normal part of modern living. Work, family, finances, and time management are just a few of the stressors we face every day. For some people, stress can be overwhelming, leading to anxiety and insomnia. Fortunately, there is a safe and effective natural remedy that may help.
Stop Resisting and Start Lifting
When you think of weight training, you may think of energetic young men pumping iron at the gym. But these exercises can be done at home by people of all ages. All you need is a set of free weights and the will to use them.
When you think of weight training, you may think of energetic young men pumping iron at the gym. But these exercises can be done at home by people of all ages. All you need is a set of free weights and the will to use them.
10 Common Workout Mistakes
Through the years, I have seen many interesting and creative exercises performed in the gym. I've also observed some wacky ones...
Through the years, I have seen many interesting and creative exercises performed in the gym. I've also observed some wacky ones...
The Myth of Multitasking
Somehow, over the past two decades, we've convinced ourselves that we can't get it all done unless we do it all at once. Well, we're wrong.
Somehow, over the past two decades, we've convinced ourselves that we can't get it all done unless we do it all at once. Well, we're wrong.
Abs of Steel
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing-infomercials.
The other night, while suffering through one of my occasional bouts of insomnia, I was channel surfing at an hour when there is only one type of television program playing-infomercials.
Strength for Life
You may be a fitness enthusiast or weekend warrior who believes you are doing a good job of looking after your body's fitness and conditioning. What if I told you that you may have overlooked one of the most important components in your active and health-driven lifestyle?
You may be a fitness enthusiast or weekend warrior who believes you are doing a good job of looking after your body's fitness and conditioning. What if I told you that you may have overlooked one of the most important components in your active and health-driven lifestyle?
High Rollers
In the depths of winter, your indoor exercise routine may have become repetitive. Both your body and your mind are calling out for variety. Foam roller training offers an alternative exercise option that provides strengthening, balancing, and relaxing benefits.
In the depths of winter, your indoor exercise routine may have become repetitive. Both your body and your mind are calling out for variety. Foam roller training offers an alternative exercise option that provides strengthening, balancing, and relaxing benefits.
Wiggle-Free Wave
I once had a client who asked me if I could help her tone her "waving muscle. A bit baffled, I told her I had never come across that particular muscle in any of my anatomy books.
I once had a client who asked me if I could help her tone her "waving muscle. A bit baffled, I told her I had never come across that particular muscle in any of my anatomy books.
Get a Leg Up
Are sore knees holding you back from making progress in the gym? Exercise selection, technique, and lack of strength in stabilizing muscles can often be the root cause of knee pain.
Are sore knees holding you back from making progress in the gym? Exercise selection, technique, and lack of strength in stabilizing muscles can often be the root cause of knee pain.
Put Some Sting In Your Swing
Tiger Woods was onto something when he publicly credited his strength-training routine for his recent success in the sport of golf. Tiger improved his golf swing by preparing for the physical demands that the golf swing places on the human body.
Tiger Woods was onto something when he publicly credited his strength-training routine for his recent success in the sport of golf. Tiger improved his golf swing by preparing for the physical demands that the golf swing places on the human body.
No Butt About It
Our butt (or, in technical terms, our gluteal area) is comprised of three muscles. The first and outermost layer is our gluteus maximus muscle. This muscle is the largest of the gluteal area (some peoples' being much larger than others, much to their chagrin).
Our butt (or, in technical terms, our gluteal area) is comprised of three muscles. The first and outermost layer is our gluteus maximus muscle. This muscle is the largest of the gluteal area (some peoples' being much larger than others, much to their chagrin).
If We're So Smart...
Humans have big brains. This is the biological basis for one of our species' greatest conceits: that we are uniquely intelligent and self-aware.
Humans have big brains. This is the biological basis for one of our species' greatest conceits: that we are uniquely intelligent and self-aware.
Target Your Thighs
Our thighs are a muscle group that we frequently target in the gym, but do we really know why we are training them?
Our thighs are a muscle group that we frequently target in the gym, but do we really know why we are training them?
Building a Health Reserve
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Open Gym
I serve as the first-aid attendant at my place of work, where we help disabled people find employment. The other day I attended a young man with a nosebleed. He was sitting in his wheelchair at the back of the classroom with his head between his knees.
I serve as the first-aid attendant at my place of work, where we help disabled people find employment. The other day I attended a young man with a nosebleed. He was sitting in his wheelchair at the back of the classroom with his head between his knees.
Nordic Walking
My wife and I love to take a walk after dinner every evening, usually along the shores of Vancouver's False Creek inlet with mugs of tea in hand. Perhaps tonight we'll set down our tea and instead pick up a pair of lightweight Nordic walking poles for our stroll.
My wife and I love to take a walk after dinner every evening, usually along the shores of Vancouver's False Creek inlet with mugs of tea in hand. Perhaps tonight we'll set down our tea and instead pick up a pair of lightweight Nordic walking poles for our stroll.
Change It Up!
Are you burned out or bored with your fitness routine? Did you start out eager to make improvements to your strength, conditioning, and healthy lifestyle, but now find yourself sidetracked?
Are you burned out or bored with your fitness routine? Did you start out eager to make improvements to your strength, conditioning, and healthy lifestyle, but now find yourself sidetracked?
Dementia: A Loving Tribute
As dementia advances, plaques or tiny deposits in the brain become toxic and cause cell death and decline, creating symptoms such as loss of memory, judgment, and reasoning, and changes in mood, behaviour, and communicative abilities.
As dementia advances, plaques or tiny deposits in the brain become toxic and cause cell death and decline, creating symptoms such as loss of memory, judgment, and reasoning, and changes in mood, behaviour, and communicative abilities.
Maintain your muscle
We should be aiming to somersault and perform back flips over the ground that we are above, no matter what age we are.
We should be aiming to somersault and perform back flips over the ground that we are above, no matter what age we are.
I remember when... I could remember
Have you ever forgotten someone’s name right after she introduced herself to you? It’s frustrating and embarrassing, but minor memory loss happens to many people over the age of 40. Luckily, research indicates you can easily improve your memory.
Have you ever forgotten someone’s name right after she introduced herself to you? It’s frustrating and embarrassing, but minor memory loss happens to many people over the age of 40. Luckily, research indicates you can easily improve your memory.
