Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. But with the lives of the urban middle class becoming both busy and increasingly dislocated, working is often a compromise. With our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, sitting is the new smoking, asserts Dr. Thomas Paloschi. (Pexel) Also Read | Hyderabad neurologist reveals that fruits are not optional … Read more
A photo collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows a woman lying on a sofa with a glass of popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, Image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a wall calendar, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment Couch potatoes, … Read more
With commitment and persistence, regular exercise supports greater mobility, freedom, and independence among senior citizens. (image of Envato Elements) PETALING JAYA: During family gatherings, it is common to ask about the health of elderly relatives. However, most of the time, their response voices resignation: “Old man, what to do?” Such statements reflect the belief that … Read more
A photo collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows a woman lying on a sofa with a glass of popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, Image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a wall calendar, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment Couch potatoes, … Read more
According to the latest research, rolling out the yoga mat and moving with your breath may be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials shows that regular, high-intensity yoga is associated with stronger sleep than walking, resistance training, combination exercise, aerobic exercise, or … Read more
Encouraging seniors to stay active, or start exercising, is the goal of a new community event coming to Chilliwack. The Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA in Chilliwack is hosting Active Aging Day on Wednesday, April 15. “If people are active, how do we keep them active? If they’re not active, how do we get them active? … Read more
The literature is full of myths about how to prevent brain aging. One of the most enduring is that exercise can prevent the decline in cognitive function that normally comes with normal aging. An article this week Journal of the American Medical Association – Neurology An experiment is reported that tests the claim that cognitive … Read more
Share on PinterestSmall lifestyle changes can provide significant heart health protection, a new study suggests. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images A new study examined how small lifestyle changes can affect heart health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about 8 years and tracked habits such as sleep, nutrition and exercise. At the end … Read more
By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more
Emily Sener, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio Listen: Taking GLP-1? Doctors say don’t forget to move your body and take care of your mental health as well. Severe leg pain forced Jaylon Smart to start taking weight loss injections a year and a half ago. Smart was 285 … Read more