Nourishing the Body and Soul: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy and Mindful Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we extend our warmest wishes to all our readers who will be observing this sacred period. Ramadan, also
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Unraveling the Mysterious Connection: Multiple Sclerosis, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Health
Recent research has suggested a possible link between multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis, as both conditions involve an abnormal hardening of body tissues. MS is
Multitasking Milestones: Unraveling the Decline in Dual-Task Abilities and Its Implications for Aging Brains
A recent study published in Lancet Healthy Longevity discovered that the ability to multitask while walking, such as talking or making decisions, starts to decline
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day: Lower Your Risk of Chronic Diseases & Improve Your Health
Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study
American heart month – enjoy your best heart
February is designated as American Heart Month in the United States. This observance is aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of
Better designed mobile phone app boosts physical activity in women
Activity trackers and mobile phone apps are all the rage, but do they really help users increase and maintain physical activity? A new study has
10 hours weekly activity lowers risk of 5 chronic diseases
Higher levels of total physical activity are strongly associated with lower risk of five common chronic diseases – breast and bowel cancer, diabetes, heart disease
Exercise prevents low back pain
A review of medical literature suggests that exercise, alone or in combination with education, may reduce the risk of low back pain, according to an
Heart disease patients should move every 30 minutes to improve health
Heart disease patients who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise. Patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health
Smoking rate higher in people with mobility impairments
Miriam Hospital study examines smoking prevalence — First-of-its-kind study to examine the high-risk group and advise they be targeted for cessation – Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that people with mobility impairments under age 65 have significantly higher rates of smoking than those without mobility impairments.