A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more
By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more
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
Add VegOut to your Google News Feed. Conventional wisdom about aging is almost entirely physical. Eat well. Move often. Get enough sleep. Get your blood work done. to reform The wellness industry has turned the post-65 body into a project, a machine fed with accurate information. And many people believe that if they just stick … 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