Apr 02

Three Activities to Improve Mental Well-being in Youth

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Help kids develop good mental hygiene before symptoms of mental illness develop. Like adults, children can develop a wide array of mental health issues. What if, instead of waiting for mental health problems to develop and then treating the symptoms, we taught children how to maintain mental well-being and proactively care for their mental health? Mental illness would still develop in some individuals, but the prevalence and severity may diminish in the overall population. Following are three activities or experiences that children can be exposed to or taught to improve their mental well-being.   Meditation There’s substantial data suggesting that meditation improves mental health in adults. Studies in children indicate similar positive results. Children who learn to meditate have better emotional regulation than nonmeditators; they are able to deal with difficult emotions in more positive ways than children who do not meditate. Children who meditate are also less likely to self-harm or have suicidal ideation than their nonmeditating peers. Overall, meditation allows children to face difficult situations with greater calm and more easily deal with emotional volatility than those who do not meditate. Additionally, creating what may become a lifelong meditation practice could have significant positive health benefits over the […]
Apr 02

Here’s What Happens to Your Body (and Mind) When You Run Every Day

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From your muscles to your mental state, you gain a plethora of benefits from daily runs. Are you in the midst of the #RWRunStreak and feeling like a different person than when you started? That’s because you are. Running every day triggers a variety of mental and physical benefits, all of which can help improve your athletic performance and make you a healthier human. “If running or exercise were a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed drug in the world for all of the benefits for your health that it has,” Todd Buckingham, Ph.D., chief exercise physiologist at The Bucking Fit Life, a wellness coaching company and community, tells Runner’s World. “Exercise really is medicine, and running is medicine,” he says. If you’re wondering about the effects of your daily dose, here are a list of all the benefits of running every day. Let it fuel you with motivation to keep running toward your run streak goal.   Your Heart Gets Stronger and More Efficient As a new runner, those first couple of runs can be brutal. Your breathing is labored, and your heart feels like it’s pounding against your chest. Meanwhile, your legs are barely moving. But, […]
Apr 02

How to return to fitness training after a break

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Whether it is an injury or travel, there are many reasons why you may need to take a break. This is how you return to your training regimen Reshma Sood, 42, had sustained a shoulder injury last year. After pushing through the pain for some time, the Mumbai-based businesswoman decided to take a break from all kinds of workouts, including her favourite weight training, till she recovered completely. In Bengaluru, AK Abhinav, coach and founder of Namma Xfit, took a break from working out during the pandemic and it stretched long enough for him to put on weight. While professional athletes take scheduled breaks depending on their season and injuries, the recreational ones take a break whenever work, family or injuries force them to. Sood’s break lasted six month and she finally started working out a month ago. Abhinav restarted in March with the aim of reversing all his unwanted gains. No matter what the reason, restarting training after a break, especially anything longer than two weeks, is a huge challenge. “Tell me about it,” says Bengaluru-based Tanya Rocque, a 27-year-old marketing specialist, whose travels had forced her to take a break. “I am quite regular with my fitness routine […]
Apr 02

9 Tips on How To Be Mentally and Emotionally Strong

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This is year 2022 and it has finally dawned on man that mental health is just as important as physical health of a person. Life keeps on knocking us down and the only thing left for us to do is stand up again. But, to do this, it is essential that we know how to be mentally and emotionally strong. Mental and emotional strength are not things that a person is born with. We have to learn how to be mentally and emotionally strong through the course of life.   So, here are 9 tips on how to be mentally and emotionally strong.   1. Don’t Run from Your Emotions We can run as fast as we want but it’s of no use if we are running away from our emotions. The escapist tendency may allow us temporary relief but in the long run, all the unresolved issues, all the untangled emotions may convert into emotional baggage. Without even us realising, emotional baggage can affect our relationships, both personal and professional. Hence, it is necessary to take out time everyday to analyze our emotions to learn how to be mentally and emotionally strong. We need to understand what we are […]
Apr 02

Exercises and tips for better posture

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The term posture describes the position of a person’s body when standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture can boost more than a person’s self-confidence. It also offers long term health benefits, such as: reduced back pain decreased risk of injury reduced stress on the muscles and joints improved circulation, digestion, respiration, and flexibility As people start improving their posture, they may gain a greater awareness of their body. A person may begin noticing when their muscles feel tense and become more attuned to misalignments in various areas. Over time, the body will learn to correct bad posture naturally.   Proper posture guides The following guidelines describe good posture when standing, sitting, and lying down: Standing Stand with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart. Stand tall, as if a string is pulling upward from your head, and let your arms relax by your sides. Pull your belly button gently toward your spine. Keep your chin parallel with the floor.   Sitting at a desk or table Sit with your back straight and shoulders back. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Do not cross your legs or ankles. Rest your forearms on the table while keeping your shoulders back. Your […]
Apr 02

5 best at-home exercises to get bigger biceps

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Whatever your reason might be for wanting to build bigger biceps – a perfect gym selfie or enhanced muscle endurance and strength – we have five effective exercises that can help you achieve your goal.   5 best exercises for bigger biceps   1. Dumbbell Concentration Curls Sit on a flat bench or chair with your legs open and forming a “V” shape. Now, hold the dumbbell in one hand and slightly lean forward. Place the elbow of the arm holding the dumbbell on one thigh and rest your other hand on the other thigh. Curl the dumbbell slowly towards your shoulder while twisting your wrist slightly so that the palm faces your shoulder. Then slowly bring it back to the starting position. Do this for 15 reps for each arm.   2. One-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl This is one of the best exercises to increase the overall size of your biceps. For this, you can either use a preacher bench or the back of your sofa (basically any surface that provides a downward incline). Hold the dumbbell in one hand using a strong underhand grip. Keep your elbows fixed to the surface and slowly curl the dumbbell up and […]
Apr 02

Why is physical activity so important for health and well-being?

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We know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. But did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality of life? Here are just a few of the ways physical activity can help you feel better, look better and live better. Because, why not? It’s a natural mood lifter. Regular physical activity can relieve stress, anxiety, depression and anger. You know that “feel good sensation” you get after doing something physical? Think of it as a happy pill with no side effects! Most people notice they feel better over time as physical activity becomes a regular part of their lives. It keeps you physically fit and able. Without regular activity, your body slowly loses its strength, stamina and ability to function properly. It’s like the old saying: you don’t stop moving from growing old, you grow old from stopping moving. Exercise increases muscle strength, which in turn increases your ability to do other physical activities. It helps keep the doctor away. Stand up when you eat your apple a day! Too much sitting and other sedentary activities can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. One study showed that […]
Apr 02

Simple tips to combat post-Covid weakness and fatigue

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An increasing number of covid patients have complained of lingering weakness and fatigue post recovery. Such symptoms (if not extreme) are normal, say experts, and are usually accompanied by forgetfulness and loss of concentration, more sleep or lack of thereof among others. “Some people experience overwhelming fatigue after COVID-19. They find that they are unable to return to previous levels of energy and health in the weeks following the infection,” Ayurvedic expert Dr Nitika Kohli said. “For most people, the infection and initial fatigue will be mild to moderate with recovery occurring over a week or two,” she added, as she shared essential tips to combat post-Covid weakness and fatigue. Follow these tips to keep post-Covid weakness and fatigue at bay. Exercise consistently Exercise might be troublesome in case you are recovering and your body is still weak. “However, gradually bringing mild exercise to your everyday schedule will make you both physically and mentally healthy. It will also speed up your recovery,” she said. Ensure natural vitamin D It is best to get vitamin D naturally. The expert suggested to “get at least 30 minutes of sun exposure, preferably in the early morning”.
Apr 01

5 non-running exercises to make you a better runner

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Personal trainer and national fitness manager from Genesis Health + Fitness, Sam Merza, shares the top 5 exercises that will give you the biggest boost to your running goals, and help prevent injury.5 non-running exercises to make you a better runner   As any runner knows, training is not just miles on your legs. There are plenty of non-running, low impact exercise – including reformer Pilates, mat pilates and yoga – that have so much to offer runners. While running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that can help you stay healthy and fit, it is not the only form of exercise that runners should incorporate into their training regimen. In fact, by including non-running exercises, you can reduce the risk of injury when you do run. Running is a high-impact activity that can put a lot of stress on your joints, especially if you’re running on hard surfaces or running long distances. Incorporating strength training exercises into your routine can help build muscle and improve joint stability and developing news skills, such as flexibility, balance, and coordination can improve overall running performance. Additional exercises can also help you to break through plateaus. If you’ve been running for a while, you […]
Apr 01

6 Surprising Health Trends You Should Actually Try After 50, According to Doctors

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These tips might be trendy, but they aren’t just passing fads.   If you’re over the age of 50, you now have decades-worth of experience in health trends that have come and gone. Thankfully, with age comes the wisdom to know that not all trends are created equal, and very few actually merit a jump on the bandwagon. Yet experts say there are a handful of health trends that have stood the test of time—while also being especially beneficial to adults over 50. Read on to learn the six health tips that could help transform your health as you age, according to doctors.   1. Hack your sleep. No matter your age, getting enough high quality sleep is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. However, a recent study found that adults over the age of 50 who got inadequate amounts of sleep were 30 percent more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases. That’s why, if you’re over 50, you should plan to get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, using whatever tools are at your disposal. This could mean investing in a white noise machine, upgrading your mattress, cutting caffeine earlier in the day, or […]
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