How Exercise May Help Us Flourish
Physical activity can promote a sense of purpose in life, creating a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving. Credit…Getty Images Published May 12, 2021Updated May 17, 2021 Our exercise habits may influence our sense of purpose in life and our sense of […]
Read MoreAfternoon Pick-Me-Ups to Beat that 2:30 Feeling
We all know what that mid-afternoon sloth feeling is like, right? You’re at your desk at work and you’re trying to fight both your mind and body to stay focused. Before lunch, you’d been on top of your game, sending […]
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How Active Can I Be With AFib?
You probably have questions about how atrial fibrillation (AFib) will affect your day-to-day life. Some people fear that exercising, having sex or engaging in physical tasks at home or at work might trigger an AFib episode or hurt their heart. […]
Read MoreHealthy Eating Patterns and Healthy Physical Activity Patterns
Healthy eating patterns support a healthy body weight and can help prevent and reduce the risk of chronic disease throughout periods of growth, development, and aging as well as during pregnancy. The following principles apply to meeting the Key Recommendations: […]
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Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. Don’t think you’ve got to run a […]
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Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
Find out how metabolism affects weight, the truth behind slow metabolism and how to burn more calories. You’ve probably heard people blame their weight on a slow metabolism, but what does that mean? Is metabolism really the culprit? And if […]
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Hormones During Exercise
GROWTH HORMONE – Release of growth hormone increases when aerobic exercise increases. This hormone increases the use of fat as fuel! It stimulates protein synthesis, strength of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. ENDORPHINS – Blocks pain, decreases appetite, creates the […]
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