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Tai Chi Eases the Blues: Helps Depression Sufferers

Nov 30, 2017 04:21PM

Weekly lessons in tai chi along with thrice-weekly home practice sessions significantly lowered depression in Boston Chinese-Americans.

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Try Some Stretches: Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

Nov 02, 2017 02:07AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether incorporated into a workout routine or done on its own, a regular stretching practice can foster flexibility, balance, range of motion, coordination and improve muscle endurance.

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Aerobics Improve Brain Function: Boosts Volume and Gray Matter

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

People with mild cognitive impairment that exercised aerobically four times a week for six months had increases in overall brain volume and gray matter and enjoyed better cognitive functioning.

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Building Better Bones: Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Even in our later years, we can strengthen our bones with the right targeted movements.

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Yoga Eases Eating Disorders: Regular Practice Reduces Anxiety and Depression

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM

In two studies, regular yoga classes or individual practice lowered anxiety, depression and negative thoughts in people with eating disorders.

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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM ● By Marlaina Donato

The prominent New York yoga teacher counsels us never to berate ourselves about our practice and to set aside time for asanas and exploration of different yoga traditions.

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Take a Hike: Escape into Nature with a Day Trip

Jul 31, 2017 12:12PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Blissful moments in nature can be found just minutes away from home, if we know where to look.

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Tart Cherry Aids Runner Performance: Improves Times, Decreases Inflammation

Jun 30, 2017 11:24AM

Young adult distance runners in Texas taking a powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days improved their running time and reported a third less muscle soreness.

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Four Reasons to Break a Sweat: The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM ● By Deanna Minich

Pesticide, plastic phthalate, heavy metal and BPA chemicals efficiently exit our body when we perspire during a workout, sauna or sunny walk.

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New Ways to Court Fitness: Racquets and Paddles Get a Sporting Makeover

May 31, 2017 12:24PM ● By Randy Kambic

Two fresh new faces on tennis courts these days are pickleball, a fun mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and cardio tennis, honing skills amid high-intensity aerobic action.

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