When you think of a memory you might try to recall your last vacation, the face of a loved one, or the smell of a certain food you love. In a more broad sense, memory is defined as a continuous…
During pregnancy, the heart muscle really has to up its game. In fact, the entire cardiovascular system undergoes a number of changes that pave the way for the healthy development of a fetus. GE Healthcare explains that both heart rate…
Samantha Harris loves fitness — and her ripped abs and toned arms have often made the covers of fitness magazines such as Shape, Women’s Running, and Muscle & Fitness Hers. According to an exclusive interview with Health Digest, she was…
Although the World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise a week, one out of four people doesn’t reach this goal. A 2022 study in BMJ proposed a solution to this…
If it’s pouring outside, skipping a workout could be inviting. How about when it’s a perfect day and you don’t want to exercise? You know it will make you feel better after a great workout, but you’d rather sit on…
Moving your body throughout the day sounds like a good idea, but if you’re sitting in front of a computer all day, that might be a tricky task. While a midday workout session might not be attainable, bite-sized amounts of…
It’s suggested that adults strive to get 150 minutes of exercise on a weekly basis, along with two additional days consisting of muscle-strengthening activities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, getting ourselves up and moving…
Yoga’s benefits have become widely known since it exploded onto the global scene between the mid and late 20th century. The National Institutes of Health lays out many of the benefits associated with a regular or even semi-regular yoga practice.…
One of the most important pillars of maintaining your health revolves around physical activity. You might recall the NFL’s ‘PLAY 60’ advertisements from the 2000s that encouraged children to get active and play for one hour each day — which…
Breaking a bone can be a disappointing experience, even though you may initially be excited to have all of your friends sign your cast. Officially known as bone fractures, broken bones can happen to anyone regardless of age, and every…