Cancer patients who exercise generally have a better prognosis than those who don’t. New breakthroughs in research are honing in on exactly how exercise fights cancer on a cellular level. […]
Train Your Mind To Experience Awe During Exercise To Reduce Stress
Can you cultivate awe? Can you teach someone to look at the world with childlike eyes and feel a profound sense of calm and relief? It seems especially difficult to achieve in the world today.We all know that going for a walk or run outside clears the mind, but what if we could amplify that relaxing effect by training ourselves to experience awe? […]
Does Keto Diet Improve Asthma Symptoms? New Research Looks Promising
A ketogenic diet, commonly referred to as “keto,” is a low-carb diet that has seen a surge in popularity this year. Keto works by swapping high-carb foods like bread, pasta, and fruit for foods high in protein and fat, like meat, eggs, and cheese. Like any diet that requires seriously restricting intake of one food group in favor of others, keto has faced its share of criticisms. However, just like other restrictive diets, many swear by keto as a means of quick weight loss, though the long-term results may prove unsustainable. […]
Wearing A Mask During Exercise Won’t Make Your Workout Harder
Before 2020, we didn’t know a whole lot about how wearing a mask affects us during exercise. Now masks have become a necessity, but many people assume wearing one will make a workout more difficult (and therefore, more unpleasant). Luckily, two brand new studies have debunked the mask myth. Wearing a mask during exercise actually won’t make your workout harder. […]
What Your Phone’s Physical Activity Log Reveals About Your Happiness
If your smartphone is always by your side during the day, it records how much you get up and move. Here’s what that data may reveal about your overall happiness, according to the latest research. […]