Tag: exercise
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Exercise for the Brain
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We all worry about our memory as we get older, and sadly it is true that after age 45 areas in the brain associated with memory, attention and perception do begin to shrink. But… it´s not all bad news! There is a large body of evidence now showing us how…
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MONITORING COMMON COLDS… and Pulmonary Fitness
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I’ve read a couple of articles this past month that have piqued my interest. The first concerns proof of something that I am sure many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other breathing problems already know. However, sometimes it’s just as important to raise awareness of things that,…
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Exercising with Diabetes
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It is commonly known that diabetes is a huge problem in the UK and worldwide. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1, which is caused by a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin (no one quite knows why); and Type 2, which is common in older people. Lifestyle…
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Staying Focused on Healthy Eating
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Fitness Room By Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Paul Isaacs The Christmas-New Year season will soon be with us, and that invariably means some overly robust dining and partying. Just in the nick of time, our fitness and nutrition expert Paul Isaacs offers some advice on how to stay focused on eating…