Movement for Body and Mind Wellbeing

06/07/2025

We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. https://cnn.it/44cTcXd

07/05/2025

07/04/2025

All movement counts. Chores, walking the dog, taking the stairs, parking a little further from the store, it all adds up. Just Move!

27/03/2025

Exercise Boost Memory Across All Ages

A sweeping review of over 2,700 clinical trials confirms that regular exercise significantly boosts brain function and memory for people of all ages.

Researchers found that even low- to moderate-intensity activities like yoga, Tai Chi, and active video games enhance cognitive health.

Improvements were seen in memory, executive function, and overall cognition, especially in children, adolescents, and individuals with ADHD.

Notably, the benefits often appeared within one to three months of beginning exercise, emphasizing how even small, consistent efforts can quickly make a difference.

The findings suggest that engaging, low-impact activities are highly accessible and effective for cognitive improvement.

Experts now advocate incorporating exercise into public health and clinical guidelines to help combat cognitive decline and support lifelong brain health.

New research finds that nearly any form of exercise can enhance brain function and memory across the lifespan.

08/01/2025

“The findings showed that for each 10 minutes spent on strength training per week, telomeres were 6.7 base pairs longer, on average. Therefore, 90 minutes per week of strength training was predictive of telomeres that were 60.3 base pairs longer, on average. Because each year of chronological age was associated with telomeres that were 15.47 base pairs shorter in this national sample, 90 minutes per week of strength training was associated with 3.9 years less biological ageing, on average. This interpretation suggests that an hour of strength training three times per week (180 total minutes) was associated with 7.8 years less biological ageing.”

New research published in Biology has demonstrated that regular strength training could knock almost a decade off your age

22/12/2024

Strength and muscle mass linked to significantly lower odds of depression

For every 1-kilogram increase in appendicular lean mass, the likelihood of depression decreased by about 5.5%.

Participants in the highest quartile of muscle mass had a 44.1% lower risk of depression compared to those in the lowest quartile.
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A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has identified a negative link between muscle strength and depression.

17/12/2024

A higher daily step count linked to fewer symptoms of depression, a new study finds. Here are ways to sneak more movement into your day.

Adding more steps in your day can be as simple as getting up from your desk more at work or walking to the supermarket.

01/12/2024

The power of neuroplasticity explained in simple terms.

Brain neuroplasticity can help us understand how some situations can easily trigger negative experiences like anxiety or recurrent pain, or positive ones like gratitude and pain relief.

22/11/2024

Neuroscientists have identified a specific brain circuit that regulates breathing voluntarily.

Researchers discovered a brain circuit connecting the anterior cingulate cortex, pons and medulla, enabling voluntary breathing regulation. This circuit slows breathing and reduces anxiety, offering a neural basis for practices like mindfulness.

29/10/2024

Today is World Stroke Day.

Take actions to prevent strokes by adopting a healthier lifestyle:

🥗 eat healthier
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
💪 maintain a healthy weight
🚭 avoid to***co & alcohol

28/10/2024

Seniors and older adults... Don’t let gravity win! These exercises will help you stay steady and strong, so the only thing dropping is your workout playlist! Stay on top of your game and keep those falls at bay.

Learn more at: https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-exercises-can-help-you-prevent-a-fall/