Professor Neil Alexander of the University of Leeds was a world-renowned pioneer in the study of biomechanics. This is the science of how living things move.
He noted that humans are the only mammals who walk on two legs (some apes do it for short periods of time).[1] [2] [3]
“Walking,” he said, “is the exercise man is naturally meant to do.”… Read More
Few people talk about frailty as a major disease. But it’s what destroys the quality of life for millions of seniors.
Those affected can no longer live independently or be physically active. Simple tasks like opening a jar or walking up stairs become impossible. They may became painfully thin. Their energy evaporates.
And frailty does not just mean losing your quality of life.… Read More
People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) face a life-threatening dilemma.
PAD causes artery blockages in the legs. This can lead to severe pain while walking.
But guess what the most effective treatment for PAD is?
That’s right…walking.
When PAD patients stop walking because of the pain, their condition gets worse. They already have a high risk for heart disease. But without exercise, their chance of having a heart attack or a stroke becomes even greater.… Read More
Why do you exercise?
If you do it to lose weight, you’re probably wasting your time.
That’s because studies show little or no link between exercise and meaningful, long-term weight loss.
What you eat has far more impact on your body weight.
But that doesn’t mean exercise doesn’t improve your health. And the type of workout that gives you the most benefit is resistance training.… Read More
Back pain is one the most frustrating health problems. It’s often impossible to figure out the cause, much less find a cure.
Now, surprising new research shows that a simple vitamin deficiency may be the root cause of many back pain cases.
Researchers from China’s Tongji University School of Medicine collected medical data on 232 postmenopausal women. They found a direct link between vitamin D deficiency and back pain from disc degeneration.… Read More
If you’re like many people, you down a cup or two of coffee in the morning to clear mental fogginess and give your brain a jumpstart.
And science says it works.
Studies show the caffeine in coffee boosts cognition and helps your memory. That might be why the World Health Organization calls it “one of the most widely used psychoactive substances.”… Read More