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Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

1/9/2022

When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition, a UC San Francisco study has found.

This protective impact was found even in people whose brains at autopsy were riddled with toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

"Our work is the first that uses human data to show that synaptic protein regulation is related to physical activity and may drive the beneficial cognitive outcomes we see," said Kaitlin Casaletto, PhD, an assistant professor of neurology and lead author on the study, which appears in the January 7 issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
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Diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss

12/6/2021

New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs has found 80 per cent of participants experienced improvement in pain and an average of 10 per cent in loss of body weight, with one man shedding 86 pounds. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE!

Tips to Help Your Spouse or Partner Lose Weight

10/6/2021

What if you're not the one trying to lose weight but rather your spouse or partner is trying to diet. How can you best support them without putting any wedges between you?
Trust me, I know this isn’t easy. My husband has been wanting to lose weight for years, and contrary to popular belief, living with a registered dietitian isn’t a slam-dunk for weight loss.
If you want to help your partner with their weight loss efforts, but aren't sure where to start, here are some ideas that have worked for us. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE!

How Long Does It Really Take to Make Healthy Eating and Exercise a Habit?

8/8/2021

The difference between another failed diet and lifelong weight loss: habits. While it’s no surprise that humans are creatures of habit, research shows that as much as 45% of people’s behaviors happen on repeat each and every day, and often in the same location and around the same time. Your morning coffee? That’s a habit. Binge-watching Netflix to fall asleep each night? That’s a habit too. For some people, waking up at 5:30 every morning to work out for an hour is a habit. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE!

When taste and healthfulness compete, taste has a hidden advantage

7/16/2021

You dash into a convenience store for a quick snack, spot an apple and reach for a candy bar instead. Poor self-control may not be the only factor behind your choice, new research suggests. That's because our brains process taste information first, before factoring in health information, according to new research. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE!

Weight Loss Plateau: How to Break Through

2/23/2021

THE PROSPECT OF LOSING weight seems daunting at first. Dropping those first five pounds leaves you feeling cautiously optimistic. Breaking the double-digit mark in lost pounds melts away the caution – your weight loss goal is now in sight, and you feel psyched about achieving it sooner than later. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE!

What are the benefits of brisk walking?

1/14/2021

Brisk walking is a good way for people to increase their activity levels or ease themselves into a more active lifestyle. Unlike other forms of exercise, brisk walking has a lower risk of injury and is a low-cost activity. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE!

Healthy muscles are a carrot on a string for healthy lungs

12/12/2020

Scientists show effectiveness of carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine called 'Ninjin'yoeito' in improving muscle atrophy in the hind legs of mice exposed to cigarette smoke, positioning the medicine as a potential treatment for sarcopenia frailty-related complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CLICK HERE for article!

Lowering your cholesterol

10/16/2020

People who wish to lower their cholesterol levels are likely to find that making lasting changes to their diet and lifestyle is more effective than trying quick fixes.

Lifestyle changes can sometimes lower cholesterol levels relatively quickly. People may notice the effects in as little as a few weeks.

However, to see a lasting change in their cholesterol levels, a person will need to stick to their lifestyle adjustments and any medications that a doctor recommends to control the issue. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE!

Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children

9/12/2020

New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children.
The study, led by King's College London and supported by the British Heart Foundation and Tommy's charity, examined how an antenatal diet and physical activity intervention in pregnant women with obesity could positively influence the health of the women and their children three years after giving birth.
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