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11/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just muscle strength: Muscle power also a must to enjoy a longer life
Many people take up weightlifting to improve their muscle strength. A Brazilian-led study suggests doing muscle power exercises as well to extend their lifespans. Muscular strength is the amount of force that a muscle can put out in a single maximal effort. It allows a person to lift a weight. In comparison, muscle power is the […]
07/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Maintaining wellness: The importance of stretching and staying limber
It is common to hear that exercising daily for at least 30 minutes helps improve your overall well-being. But did you know that stretching also offers various health benefits such as improving your flexibility and strengthening your muscles? Stretching, or flexibility exercise, is a form of exercise that targets major muscle groups. This kind of […]
07/10/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis: Research shows yoga can relieve physical and psychological symptoms
People around the globe practice yoga to enjoy its many health benefits. According to a study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, the practice can also benefit those who have active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the eight-week study, the researchers observed that intensive yoga practice significantly reduced the severity of the physical and psychological symptoms […]
12/14/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The effects are IMMEDIATE: Just a single acupuncture session can improve muscle strength
For people who need to boost the strength of their muscles as quickly as possible, there are a few ways faster and more effective than through acupuncture. Brazilian researchers can confirm that a single session applied to the muscles of the hand will improve the grip strength almost immediately. The human hand is one of the most complex […]
12/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Why tai chi is a beneficial exercise, especially for the elderly
Growing old is not fun at all. Among other things, your muscles get thinner, making you much weaker and increasing your vulnerability to serious physical injuries. A Chinese study suggested that you could preserve much of that muscle strength by taking up tai chi forms. The Chinese martial art has been easily adapted into a […]
11/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The long-term effects of Tai Chi on muscle strength among older people
Tai chi is a highly prescribed form of physical exercise for older people. Chinese researchers evaluated the martial arts for its ability to slow down the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength over long periods of time. The People’s Liberation Army General Hospital supported the researchers. The findings of the study were published in […]
08/13/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Vitamin D can prevent hip fractures in older adults by making their muscles stronger
Vitamin D is a fairly well-known vitamin, thanks largely to its association with calcium. More studies are coming out proving its benefits in building stronger bones. One such study detailed how vitamin D intake can help elderly people avoid hip fractures, thereby protecting them from injury and helping improve their quality of life. The study […]
05/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Elderly women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail
Older women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail than those who don’t, according to a study published in the journal Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. The study suggested that even though regular physical activity may help elderly women enhance their mobility, it may not help with their muscle strength […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Exercise to avoid frailty in old age: Research finds leg muscles lose nerve connections UNLESS kept healthy and strong
Old age is a gift people who took care of their health during their youth give themselves. Seniors who didn’t smoke, drink too much alcohol, and practiced clean living among other healthy practices when they were young, reap the rewards of their efforts decades after. Optimistic ones also live to see their grandchildren and attend […]
03/25/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Yoga can increase blood flow, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissue
Research has found out that yoga improves the way our organs function. In particular, yoga stimulates bone marrow stem cells trafficking to the blood surrounding it. This, in turn, helps reduce inflammation, reduce apoptosis, revive lost cells and delay the aging process. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. […]
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