All articles tagged with #health and fitness
The article explains how the vagus nerve may help regulate inflammation and influence health through bioelectric medicine, but cautions that many devices and claims lack solid evidence, urging rigorous science to distinguish real therapeutic potential (such as for autoimmune conditions) from hype.
New research questions the value of time-restricted eating for weight loss, with nutrition experts (including Michael Mosley) suggesting that sustainable results come from long-term, adherable approaches—focusing on total calories, adequate protein and fiber, whole foods, and regular physical activity rather than fixed eating windows.
Walking is an accessible, science-backed way to boost health and longevity. The article highlights six practical tips: break up long periods of sitting with regular movement; count all movement (not just formal walks); spend time in nature to reduce stress; take post-meal walks to improve blood sugar; raise walking intensity with a faster pace or hills to magnify benefits; and set clear goals with a framework to maintain progress over time.
A nutritionist and trainer explains six common mistakes people make when trying to lose fat and offers practical, nutrition-based fixes to improve fat loss without resorting to quick-fix diets.
Experts recommend six low-load daily exercises (dumbbell goblet squats, step-ups, alternating split squats, planks, clamshells, and banded glute bridges) to restore hip strength and improve balance for people over 55, highlighting that these movements support mobility and should complement—not replace—heavier resistance training.
The article argues you can build muscle on a plant-based diet by meeting calories and protein with whole-food sources (beans, tofu, grains) and prioritizing recovery over ultra-processed shortcuts, using former footballer Jeffrey Boadi’s Plant Fuel approach as a real-life example.
A new health feature warns that prolonged sitting at work raises the risk of heart disease, but making small daily changes—such as standing up and moving around every 30 minutes or taking short walks—can lower that risk and help you live longer.
A British Journal of Sports Medicine meta-analysis and related trials show that 'exercise snacks'—brief bursts of vigorous activity spread across the day—significantly improve cardiorespiratory fitness and can lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk, with benefits seen in just a few minutes daily through activities like stair climbs, brisk walking, and simple bodyweight moves, even for previously sedentary individuals.
Standing exercises are highly effective for building core strength, improving balance, and aiding in belly fat reduction, especially for those over 55, by engaging multiple muscle groups and incorporating progressive overload, with exercises like farmer’s walks, deadlifts, squats, side bends, and woodchops.
Researchers are exploring how vibrating tendons can reduce the perceived effort of exercise by altering brain signals, potentially making physical activity feel easier and encouraging more people to stay active, although the research is still in early stages and limited to short cycling sessions.
Walking can support muscle development by engaging multiple muscle groups, especially when combined with resistance, intervals, incline walking, and strength exercises like squats and lunges. To maximize muscle growth, incorporate variations such as intervals, inclines, resistance bands, and strength moments into your routine, along with proper form and nutrition. Walking also offers numerous health benefits beyond muscle building, including improved bone density, mental health, and chronic disease prevention.
A 50-year Swedish study reveals that our bodies start to decline in strength, endurance, and fitness as early as age 35, but staying active can slow this deterioration, emphasizing the importance of regular movement for healthy aging.
Starting strength training in your 40s can help reverse muscle loss, improve functional strength, and promote overall health as you age, with key exercises like squats, deadlifts, push-ups, and rows being particularly beneficial.
The article discusses the rising popularity of mobility training, emphasizing its benefits for performance, injury prevention, and longevity. It explains the difference between mobility and flexibility, highlights various exercises and programs, and shares personal experiences and expert advice on improving joint movement and overall body agility.
Performing four specific standing exercises—single-leg balance with reach, hip hinge to stand walk, standing half-squat with arm raise, and side step with knee lift—can significantly improve strength, balance, and functional movement in people over 60, making them fitter and more capable than many younger individuals.