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News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
02/07/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Keep your brain in top shape: It helps mitigate effects if you have a stroke, and helps recovery afterward
Is work the key to maintaining a healthy mind? That may just be the case for stroke survivors. Israeli researchers discovered that working-age adults who were employed before and after a stroke were more likely to have sharper, healthier brains in the long run. In order to come to this conclusion, the investigative team recruited […]
01/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Make your DOG your workout buddy: Fitness instructor has developed an exercise routine for you AND your best friend
Getting enough exercise can be tough when you go at it alone. For many of us, having a friend with you makes exercising a whole lot easier and way more fun. But as YouTuber and spin instructor Annie Brooks has shown, your friend need not be human. Along with her Shih Tzu-Poodle mix, Winnie, Brooks […]
12/29/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Microalgae and seaweed farming: The answer to sustainable food and waste management for fish farms?
Fisheries and marine aquaculture have long been an important aspect of Norway’s economy — one that the country plans on expanding in the coming decades. To attain that goal, more feed is required to nourish the nation’s farmed fish. Microalgae already constitute an important component of fish feed, but some scientists believe that these microorganisms […]
12/15/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Researchers find just 7 minutes of exercise a day can prevent loss of mobility in the elderly
Seven minutes may not seem like much, yet it can mean a world of difference to the elderly. According to a study led by University of Florida researchers, seven minutes of exercise a day – or 48 minutes of exercise a week – can enhance the physical function of senior citizens. More than that, a mere […]
12/13/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
New study has found exercise to be the best way to prevent falls among elderly
More than just being more prone to falling, the elderly are highly susceptible to fall-related injuries as well. In fact, falls are regarded as the leading cause of injury, hospital admission, and death among those aged 65 and above. Yet according to researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, fall prevention can be accomplished […]
12/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Be flexible: Your bones and joints will reward you with these 5 benefits
Flexibility is an often-overlooked component of exercise, yet its inclusion in fitness regimens will prove beneficial in the long run. Among these benefits are those for the bones and joints. This was the recommendation issued by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in a 2015 press release. The organization explained that flexibility exercise plays an […]
12/11/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]
12/07/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Being polite to the elderly is bad for their health; they need to stand up, walk further, carry their own packages, expert claims
Are you doing senior citizens more harm than good by offering them your seat on the bus? According to one Oxford professor, you most definitely are. Instead of giving a seat to the elderly, you should be encouraging them to stand up and become more physically active, claimed Sir Muir Gray, clinical adviser to Public […]
12/07/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
More evidence there’s a link between the heart and mind: Poor heart health found to affect brain’s memory center, proving exercise does fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., have found a link between heart health and memory issues. Specifically, that poor blood flow from the heart can lead to reduced blood flow in the brain’s temporal lobe — the region where Alzheimer’s pathology begins. For the purposes of their research, the team recruited […]
11/16/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Alzheimer’s found to be a side effect of obstructive sleep apnea, study finds
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This is due to the fact that those with this potentially serious sleep disorder have higher levels of amyloid beta, the peptides that have been strongly implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. This was the conclusion the researchers behind a compelling new study came to […]
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