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Being fit or fat: does one cancel out the other?
It’s an old debate. If we’re overweight or obese but active, does our activity counter those extra kilos? The answer seems to be in.
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How to prevent dementia 101
Remember when cancer was the disease everyone was afraid of? That’s probably been replaced by dementia. But here’s another study confirming that we can improve cognitive function.
Seven steps to better exercise habits this year
Physical activity is central to taking care of ourselves. And while January is done, you’ve still got time to turn this year into one when
How Joan Baez gets better with age
She turned 79 earlier this year and is an example of the way it’s possible to improve physically as we get older.
No, age is NOT a ‘condition’
A few months ago American writer Julia Hubbel published an article entitled Age is NOT a ‘condition’.
Why the promise of better health mightn’t be enough to keep us exercising
As much as we all think our health is important, when we’re busy it can easily slide into the background. So if that’s not enough
More evidence on exercise and dementia risk
If, despite the summer weather, you’ve either started or kept up a walking (or other exercise program) here’s more evidence that it’s a smart thing
Little things that make for a healthier brain
It’s easy to feel as though brain health is something beyond our control, so it helps to know there are things we can do to
Why cholesterol is so darn confusing
Last month the British Medical Journal published a study on the relationship between LDL (aka ‘bad’) cholesterol and dying among very high-risk heart disease patients.
Does ice do an injury more harm than good?
When anyone has a sprain, strain or nasty bruise, I remind them about the standard RICE treatment — rest, ice, compression, elevation. It’s what every
