Aug 26 2010
For a study published last year, British researchers asked 12 healthy male college students to ride stationary bicycles while listening to music that, as the researchers primly wrote, “reflected current popular taste among the undergraduate...
Jul 21 2010
Even if you love your job, spending 40-plus hours at a desk every week can sometimes lead to more than just a headache; it can also be a pain in the neck, shoulders, back, feet, and eyes. Being chained to your desk starves your extremities of blood...
May 24 2010
Touch toes. Downward dog. Breathe. It’s a yoga routine that cancer doctors have prescribed for years without evidence it would do much good. Now the biggest ever scientific study of yoga finds their instincts were right.
Apr 7 2010
After a day of smiling and asking nicely at work, the last thing I feel like doing is navigating the five o’clock rush at the gym. Plus, between eating, sleeping, spending time with friends, and getting my fix of four hours of TV, I seriously...
Mar 22 2010
Check out these exercise challenges and solutions:
I am too busy.
Try exercising after school, or pick a time that works best for you each day. It's up to you to make the time and effort.
Exercise bores me.
We can’t ignore it – we need to exercise! But besides helping manage weight, exercise has a lot of positives – from improving your mood and energy levels, to a better night’s sleep. Most importantly, regular physical activity can help prevent some types of chronic diseases. Speak to your physician to see which exercise plans will work best for you. It’s time to get up, go out, and get physical!
