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People who exercise later in life may better protect their brain from age-related changes than those who do not, a study suggests. Continue reading »

 

 Vitamin D Boosts Energy LevelsVitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from Newcastle University has shown. Continue reading »

 

Exercise Boosts Self Control

Short periods of moderate exercise can boost self-control, a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports.

 

Physical activity increases blood flow and oxygen supply going to the pre-frontal cortex of the brain. This may explain the improvement in self control, suggest the researchers from VU University in Amsterdam.

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New Things May Protect Aging Brains

When it comes to protection against Alzheimer’s disease, something new could be just the thing.

 

Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have shown that engaging in new activities may boost a molecular mechanism in the brain.

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Exercise Shields Children From Stress

A new University of Helsinki study finds exercise can help children deal with stress.

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and UCLA doctors say it’s a great time to take a look at the health of your colon. Continue reading »