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Sleep. Exercise. Eat well. It’s the oldest recommendation in medicine, repeated so often it’s become a cliche. We know the advice, even if we don’t always follow it. But have you ever stopped to wonder why these three seemingly different habits have such remarkably similar effects on our brains and bodies?

Exercise is described as medicine for the heart, and for good reason. Regular physical activity can lower blood pressure, improve fitness and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. But there is a point where the question changes from “How much exercise is good?” to “Is the body getting enough time to recover?”That distinction…

Sleep. Exercise. Eat well. It’s the oldest recommendation in medicine, repeated so often it’s become a cliche. We know the advice, even if we don’t always follow it. But have you ever stopped to wonder why these three seemingly different habits have such remarkably similar effects on our brains and bodies?

A harsh tackle. A fall. A fender-bender. An abusive relationship. Different scenarios can lead to the same diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. A hit to the head, or even a penetrating wound, can rattle a person’s brain and cause damage to the tissue and blood vessels with lasting effects. 

[Sportschosun Jang Jong-ho] Many people avoid exercising before bed because they worry it will keep them awake

Quote of the Day by Vanessa Hudgens: Good health has the power to transform how people feel, think, and experience everyday life. Regular exercise can improve physical strength, boost energy levels, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being. Beyond improving appearance, it helps build confidence, supports mental resilience, and creates a greater sense of balance and…

A new year often comes with a host of wellness resolutions. Cut drinking, more work/life balance and working out every day. But as the weeks continue on, resolutions fade and HIIT class cancellations rise. And no, it’s not because of any personal failing. It’s often because our goals around fitness and wellbeing are not realistic…

2. Department of Physical Education, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China

Cardiovascular-related deaths are the most common global cause of mortality, but modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, exposure to nicotine, improved sleep, and blood pressure have an important role

The role of exercise and nutrition in modulating inflammatory cytokines activity for obesity management