Why It Is So Hard to Figure Out What to Eat
“Most diet trials in the best journals fail even the most basic of quality control measures,” reads a recent NY Times article by Dr. David S. Ludwig and Dr. Steven B. Heymsfield. To learn more about...
Category: Fitness Articles
Articles from various sources that are fitness and nutrition related and may include studies and discoveries
The Right Kind of Exercise May Boost Memory and Lower Dementia Risk
Curious how physical fitness can strengthen your memory? Gretchen Reynolds, writer for the NY Times, lays out the facts and reminds readers how starting later in life is still beneficial in the long run! The...
Muscle Soreness, Cramping, and Injury, and What to Do About It
In this Idea Health & Fitness Association article Len Kravitz delves into the past and present theories surrounding muscle cramps. Readers are educated on the various types of muscle cramps and the risk factors associated with...
Growing Old Doesn’t Mean You Also Grow in Weight
The Washington Post‘s Marlene Cimons discusses why gaining weight doesn’t have to be part the aging process. In fact, with a few quick tips and explanations, you can remain in the best shape of your...
Steps to Prevent Dementia May Mean Taking Actual Steps
This NY Times article by Austin Frakt discusses how research shows, “Brain-training apps can’t match the several ways that exercise benefits the mind.” To see how staying active helps prevent cognitive decline, click the link below! ...
Something in the Way We Move
“We may each have a movement ‘signature’ that, like our face or fingerprints, is unique to us,” states Gretchen Reynolds in a recent NY Times article. What does this mean for the future of health and...
Aerobic Fitness May Trump Strength for Metabolic Health
According to this NY Times article by Gretchen Reynolds, a recent study suggests “Endurance affects metabolism substantially more than muscular strength does.” Read more about the “interesting and provocative” findings at the link below! Aerobic Fitness...
If You Can Walk This Far In 2 Minutes, Scientists Say You’re Much Smarter Than Average (and Your Brain Is Actually Built a Little Differently)
Researchers conducted a study in which MRI results indicated “higher (personal fitness) is associated with preserved white matter microstructure and better performance in a wide range of cognitive domains.” But not to worry, author...
