Study: Vigorous exercise reduces risk of heart disease and cancer in women
It may be no surprise to you that vigorous exercise is good for your health, but now researchers are starting to find out just how effective high-intensity workouts can be for protecting your body from a number of conditions. In a new study out of the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, Read More...
Silver linings: The pandemic has led to a bike boom in American cities
Part of being an Optimist is finding the silver lining in any situation, no matter how dire it may be. In the case of Covid-19, one of the positive trends to emerge from the pandemic is a surge of cycling within American cities. According to new data from Strava, the fitness tracking app used by Read More...
The best supplements for before, during, and after a workout
If you’re looking to get a boost in your energy, stamina, and ability to recover, you might want to consider trying natural fitness supplements. Which ones—you might be asking? Below you’ll find a small list of the best supplements for before, during, and after exercise. Before Read More...
Research shows exercise could boost our stress resilience
Feeling stressed? Getting out and exercising could certainly help you cut that stress. According to a new study from the Emory University School of Medicine, exercise boosts our resilience and makes it easier to bounce back from stress. In the study with mice, researchers found that regular Read More...
How redesigning playgrounds leads to healthier kids
Playgrounds are a go-to resource for parents and teachers to keep kids entertained and blow off some extra steam, but while swing sets and monkey bars are classics, research shows that rethinking our playgrounds with more innovative designs can actually help kids get more exercise. The World Read More...
Back pain from too much sitting? Follow these 10 tips to help you avoid it
You may already know that good posture is key to good health, but maintaining it while working from home can be challenging since home offices don’t necessarily have the most ergonomic design. Instead, improvised work stations have become the norm for many people, whether it’s a dining Read More...
5 ways to boost your microbiome this summer
There's no debating the importance of a healthy gut for overall well-being—and now, more than ever, staying in optimal health is top of mind for most people. Luckily, summer is a great time to get your microbiome in prime shape. As we enter these mid-summer days, here are some fantastic ways you Read More...
Researchers find regular exercise improves memory
Researchers have pondered the connection between exercise and brain health for years. While it seems clear the two are related, researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have now identified a concrete connection between aerobic exercise and memory. Aerobic exercise Read More...
3 ways to get the most benefits out of your daily walk
During the pandemic, walking has become many people's new workout? With fitness facilities closed, people got a little more creative with how to stay physically active during stay-at-home orders. For many, walking has become a new escape from life indoors, and even a main form of exercise. There Read More...
How much should I exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you’re someone who relies on their daily gym routine for physical and mental well-being, social distancing can be really tough. Endorphins from exercise are critical for our happiness and physical activity plays a big role in overall health. As COVID-19 can specifically affect the Read More...