Whether you are an elite athlete or simply recovering from a knee injury, knee braces can be a critical component to your joint health. Established in 2005, Better Braces provides customers with access to a wide variety of top sports bracing and therapy brands. Many collegiate and amateur athletes use knee braces to prevent injury…. [Continue Reading]
Exercise Trains the Brain to Eat Healthier
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Both exercise and a balanced diet are necessary for a healthy lifestyle, but exercise influences how we feel and think, which improves how we eat. Regular exercise changes how the brain functions, researchers say, which can help us resist the temptation of sugary and fatty foods. A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise… [Continue Reading]
Exercise Boosts Energy Producing Components of Brain Cells
September 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
Exercise is known for improving your mood and mental acuity, and researchers have gained new clues as to why. In a mouse model of exercise, scientists have found that after exercise, the number of mitochondria, structures inside cells that produce energy, are significantly increased. Researchers have long known that regular exercise increases the number of… [Continue Reading]
Intense Exercise Linked to Longer Life
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study suggests that intense daily exercise has a big impact on life expectancy. In a study of cyclists, those perceiving their exercise as intense lived up to 5 years longer. The work suggests that pushing further with your daily exercise routine could have a strong effect on health. A study conducted among cyclists… [Continue Reading]
Aerobic Exercise Most Efficient For Reducing Belly Fat
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fat around the middle is particularly harmful to the health, and can be difficult to battle. New research finds that aerobic exercise is the best way to reduce belly fat, compared to resistance training. Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. When Duke… [Continue Reading]
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way to Extend Lifespan
August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Even small amounts of exercise can have a big impact on life expectancy, a new research study demonstrates. Scientists find that people exercising as little as 15 minutes per day live several years longer on average than those who don’t exercise at all, men and women of all age groups. Taiwanese who exercise for 15… [Continue Reading]
Exercise Can Help Ward Off Neurodegeneration
August 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
Exercise may be a way to significantly reduce neurodegeration in the brain caused by disease and injury, new research shows. A recently published study has found that in a mouse model, regular exercise before a brain injury caused a reduction in brain inflammation, which exacerbates brain damage. The work provides another reason to stay active… [Continue Reading]
Extending Sleep Boosts Atheletic Performance
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a study of basketball players, researchers have now shown that athletic performance significantly improves with 1-2 hours of extra sleep per night. Increased sleep was linked to improvements on a number of different measurements, including accuracy and mental health. The work suggests that a full night’s sleep could make a big difference in training…. [Continue Reading]
Yoga Helps Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
June 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
A new study has found that yoga can have beneficial effects for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The study examined patients completing a yoga program to those not exercising, and found that disease activity was significantly reduced in those keeping active. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who practice yoga showed statistically significant improvements in disease activity,… [Continue Reading]
Post-Workout Protein Boost Enhances Effects of Exercise
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Taking in protein after a workout can enhance the effects of training, new research shows. The study compared the components of the muscles of participants, who either had a high-protein drink or water following a session. Those consuming protein showed enhanced retention of new muscle after six weeks. A new research report appearing online in… [Continue Reading]