Last week we talked the biggest benefits of exercise, from reduced risk of early death to combatting pain. Since we know that exercise is crucial for pain patients, we’re tackling this topic again this week. If your doctor has already approved you for exercise, it can be one of the most beneficial additions to your overall…
When you’re living with the effects of chronic pain it can be difficult if not impossible to see how physical activity can keep you healthy. Pain affects your ability to move naturally. It can also cause depression and anxiety that stops you in your tracks when you do decide to try something new. However, the…
Walking is one of the best ways to break into regular exercise. If you’ve never been very active, just adding a 20 minute walk every day will help you get on track when it comes to fitness. However, if it isn’t something you’ve done before you may be at a loss how to get started…
Sitting can cause major health issues in postmenopausal women, notes a new study from Cornell University. Nutritional scientist Rebecca Seguin studied 93,000 women already past menopause to determine how the risks of sitting affected their overall health. Research on the risks of sitting The most sedentary of these women had a 12% increase in early death from any…
As we’ve discussed on the blog, exercise is a crucial component of a healthy, full life. The risk for injury is normally not a reason to avoid activity all together. Instead, make a plan, consider lower intensity exercises first, always pay attention to proper form and safety, and do a proper warm-up and cool-down. By going…
If you’re intrigued by wearables or a mobile fitness app that helps you track your activity level, but don’t quite know where to start, there’s a solution. It comes in the form of a neutral, third-party reviewing website that is aiming to provide clear metrics on fitness apps and wearables alike. The website is Wellocracy. Beyond comparisons,…
Physical activity is imperative for the human body to function at peak efficiency. Doctors are encouraging everyone to add exercise into daily routines. There is even some recent evidence to indicate that exercise can be more effective in treating diabetes than prescribed medications. A team of researchers from the London School of Economics, Harvard Medical…
Knee pain doesn’t have to result in avoiding physical activity altogether. If you suffer from knee pain due to a variety of conditions, including sports injuries or arthritis, you probably wonder what the best exercises are to maintain fitness and alleviate pain. Luckily, there are a quite a few options available. Here is just a…
The information about water exercises is encouraging. The CDC notes that swimmers have half the risk of death compared with inactive people. A study from Indiana University found that actively swimming as an older adult can actually delay the aging process for decades. WebMD calls water exercise “the easiest workout for people with fibromyalgia pain.” Just what are…
Many researchers are beginning to unlock the benefits of exercise for overall health and wellness. John J. Ratey, MD claims that exercise can improve neurological functioning and help treat many common mental conditions. Other researchers are now studying how exercise can impact and help treat chronic pain conditions. From diabetic nerve pain to fibromyalgia, researchers…