As the number of Americans who are overweight or obese continues to rise, there’s a lot of focus on teaching children and young adults healthier eating habits. Exercise is another area that could use some improvement. JAMA Pediatrics recently published a study about how young adults are exercising less as they leave high school […]
Your physician has probably told you many times how great exercise is for your health. Most doctors also point out it’s huge role in mental health. Mostly, when we talk about exercise we’re talking about aerobic activities: running, biking, even Zumba. JAMA Psychiatry just published a large review of over 30 clinical trials which […]
Exercise May Boost Quality of Life Post-Menopause If you’re looking for ways to improve your quality of life post-menopause, look no further! Simply adding some physical activity to your lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in health and wellbeing, a new study finds. The study, conducted in Spain, surveyed 166 post-menopausal women and found […]
Concussions More Likely in Female Athletes We’ve all been–or at least know–some amazing female athletes. We’ve all been inundated with increasing awareness about concussions related to sports like football, the associated lifetime risks to athletes from concussions, and the importance of preventing recurrent concussions in the men and boys we love. Findings from a […]