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Yoga Improves Mental Sharpness Better Than Brain Training

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Nootropics and Brain Support

Brain training is one of the newest ways to prevent the memory problems of aging and fight off dementia.

Lumosity and other computer programs offer mental exercises that help boost memory and intellectual agility. In recent years, as concern about Alzheimer’s has grown, the popularity of brain training has exploded. Worldwide revenues of these products is expected to top $700 million in the next few years.… Read More

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We Know Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk… Here’s How Much

In All Health Watch, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise

Exercise lowers your chances of getting cancer. You’ve likely heard this many times.

But it begs the question: How much does it really help?

Is it enough to make a real difference? And how much do you have to exercise to get significant benefits?

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute recently set out to answer these questions. They looked at dozens of cancer studies worldwide that followed more than 1.4 million people.… Read More

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400,000 Americans a Year Have This Useless Surgery

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Arthritis, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Longevity

The most common orthopedic surgery doesn’t work any better than exercise.

That’s the surprising finding of the new study that concludes knee surgery to repair cartilage tears is no more effective than physical therapy1

This procedure is performed on more than 400,000 Americans every year. Meniscal (cartilage) tears are a condition common in older adults. It is due to degeneration of tissues in the knee from aging.… Read More

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This One Piece of Gym Equipment Is Germier Than a Toilet Seat

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise

Your fitness club is supposed to be a health haven. But a new study shows that it’s teeming with germs.

“Every time you pick up a weight or grab an exercise bike handle, you could be putting yourself at risk for an illness or infection,” warns the report.

The environmental testing lab EmLab P&K took bacterial samples from exercise equipment at three large fitness chains.… Read More

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5 Signs You Should Stop Exercising Immediately

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Weight Loss

Exercise is good for your body—especially your heart. Physical activity can ward off heart disease and stroke, the two top causes of death in the U.S.1

But exercising when your body is telling you to stop could kill you.2

When you put a finger on a hot burner, your body tells you to remove it quickly. It also warns you when it feels exercise is threatening your well-being.… Read More