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What are the benefits of walking? If you’re like most people, your answer probably involves losing weight and improving heart health. While these are both accurate statements, there is much more to walking than that. Regular walking can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life by reducing the risk of numerous diseases and conditions …
As the fitness industry has grown, so too has the influencer culture around it. Fitness bloggers and Instagrammers are now celebrities in their own right, with millions of followers. And as with any celebrity culture, there is a lot of pressure to maintain an unrealistic and often unhealthy body image. A recent YouGov poll showed …
It’s the New year and you may be thinking about a new trimmer, fitter you for 2022 but you aren’t quite ready to venture out to the gym. Many people will want to shed a couple of pounds and tone up their bodies especially after being in lockdown for so long, but not everyone can …
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need medication, but others can get relief from treatments like therapy or exercise. Walking in nature is one way to treat depression …
People who keep their fitness level up as a child and adult, through activity three or four times a week, improve their cognitive functioning at 50, a research has claimed. People perform better in mental tests at the age of 50 if they have engaged in regular intense activity, such as playing sports, running, swimming …
Going for a walk in the cold after a meal could help people lose weight as low temperatures prompt the body to burn calories, research suggests. Cool temperatures may activate “good” fat in the body that burns calories and ultimately leads to weight loss, according to a new study. The “good fat” is called brown …
With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a new report by a team of British researchers, walking can help reduce depression. Research published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity shows that …
