Summary: New research reveals that even light exercise, like jogging or yoga, activates key neurotransmitter systems that enhance memory by stimulating the hippocampus. In a rat model mimicking human exercise, scientists found that dopamine and noradrenaline levels increased in the hippocampus during low-intensity activity. These neurotransmitters were traced back to specific brainstem regions, the ventral…
Speaking to Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey on the NZ Herald’s health and wellbeing podcast, The Little Things, Duffy said she was running for around 10 years, sometimes five times a week, without any injuries. “I reached that point in my life… where the hormones start to shift and there’s different stresses on your body….
Shireen Rigby knows all too well the extreme work that goes into being a competitive bodybuilder and the toll it can take mentally. She saw the benefits of swapping out her high-intensity workouts for low-pressure social exercising, and she’s not alone. Alternative low-pressure exercise groups are increasing in popularity with the appeal of socialising, without…
Dr. Manan Vora highlights the escalating health advantages of walking, from enhanced blood flow in the first minute to mood elevation within five. Walking for ten minutes reduces cortisol, while fifteen minutes regulates glucose. Thirty minutes triggers fat burning, forty-five reduces overthinking, and sixty minutes boosts dopamine, showcasing walking’s therapeutic impact. Walking is one of…
Age shouldn’t define your potential (Picture: Getty Images) Running is a popular way to stay fit, at any stage of life. In fact, Fauja Singh was 100-years-old when he became the oldest person to ever run a marathon, having only picked up the sport at the age of 89. That said, how fast and efficiently…
It’s widely known that walking is great for you. Research shows that walking can cut your risk of heart disease, reduce joint pain and naturally relieve stress. A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology in June also found that a specific kind of walking can be beneficial for people with coronary artery disease:…
In our society, the media greatly influences how women perceive their bodies and health. Often, this perception is negative, persuading us to change our bodies. Sometimes, however, expert advice is worth listening to. An ample number of exercise challenges and health tips exist online. From that advice, which is the best to follow to stay…
Whether pounding the pavements on your way to work, or pacing around the park, reaching your daily 10,000 step count has been hailed as the holy grail of micro fitness metrics – and let’s face it, the satisfaction you get when your Whoop or Oura says you’ve hit your step goal is pretty addictive. Getting…
By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% of Americans, picked up a paddle last year, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals. According to…
Summary: New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a vital energy source for cognition. When liver function is impaired and ketone levels drop, memory and learning typically suffer—but physical activity can still counteract those effects. This suggests exercise triggers alternative brain-supporting mechanisms beyond just energy supply….
