The Zika virus is the newest virus to make national headlines, and just like when we broke down the Ebola outbreak, we want to help answer some questions people have about Zika. So let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions about Zika and share some answers. Zika Virus Questions and Answers What is […]
Staying Light on Your Feet Key To Avoiding Running Injuries
New research out of the Harvard Medical School found that runners who land lightly on their feet while running are more likely to avoid injuries than runners who land harder with each step. The notion that reducing force on your feet will lead to less running injuries seems like common sense, but the study out […]
Your Feet Can Help Slow Down Cancer Growth
New research suggests that getting up on your feet and going for a run may help slow the growth of cancer cells. The study, again conducted on a small sample of mice, uncovered that the running-related adrenaline surge mice received during and after a run helped mobilize immune cells in the bloodstream to attack cancerous […]
The Economics of Workplace Weight Loss
If you work in a workplace that’s similar to the majority of America, odds are your employer offers some sort of “healthy lifestyle” incentive program. Whether it’s in the form of giving insurance incentives to non-smokers or more money into a Health Savings Account for hitting daily step goals, new research suggests that roughly 80 […]
Running Offers More Brain Benefits Than Lifting Weights
New research on the benefits of different types of exercise shows that running helps boost brain activity compared to other types of workouts, like lifting weights. The research, conducted on rats, examined how three different types of workouts affected brain activity. The three workout methods were: Sustained aerobic exercise (running) High-intensity interval training Lifting weights […]
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