Mar 06

Exercise can help your immune system fight off infections

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Exercise has many proven health benefits, from reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease to improving your mood — and even a stronger immune system. There are many theories as to how exercise boosts the immune system, and it’s likely that this happens in a few different ways. Here’s what you need to know, and how you can exercise safely during the coronavirus pandemic.   Exercise boosts immunity and can help fight off infections Exercise benefits your immune system in many ways. It can increase blood flow, help clear bacteria out of your airways, cause a brief elevation in body temperature that may be protective, strengthen antibodies to help fight infection, and reduce stress hormones. Exercise also causes immune cells to be more effective, says Farshad Fani Marvasti, MD, director of the public health theme at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Regular exercise reduces inflammation, allowing the immune system to perform better. While acute inflammation in response to an injury is part of a healthy immune system, chronic inflammation can slow down the immune system. “Regular exercise improves the immune response and improves immune markers,” says Joshua Scott, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in […]
Mar 04

Walking vs. Swimming for Exercise: Benefits of Each Explained

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Walking and swimming are both popular forms of exercise that offer a variety of health benefits. Both activities are easy to do, require minimal equipment, and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. However, they do have some differences when it comes to the type of workout they provide. Here’s what you need to know about walking vs. swimming.   Walking Basics Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere, whether on a treadmill, in a park, on a sidewalk, or even in laps around your home. You can set your own pace and take a break from your day to enjoy the scenery, listen to a podcast or music, or chat with a friend. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Walking is easy on the joints and can help to improve cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It is also great for weight loss, reducing stress and anxiety, and benefits your overall well-being.   Walking Tips If you’re new to walking as a form of exercise, here are some tips to help you get started: Start slow and […]
Mar 04

5 Effective Drinks to Boost Your Heart Health

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Heart health is crucial, yet often ignored aspect of our general well-being. Neglecting the care of this organ is likely to put one at risk of multiple cardiovascular complications. A poor heart could result in serious conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and atherosclerosis. But with a diet rich in nutrients, you can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and promote optimal cardiovascular function.   Here are the five effective drinks that help you to boost your heart health:   Whole fruit juice When shopping for juice, choose 100% whole fruit juice that has no added sugar. The daily recommended amount is one small glass (equivalent to one serving). You can also purchase a sterol-fortified version, which will aid in the reduction of high cholesterol levels as well as inflammation. The latter is a significant contributor to the development of heart disease.   Smoothies If you’re looking for a healthy morning drink, have an antioxidant, protein, omega-3, and fibre-packed smoothie for breakfast. Omega-3 fats found in nuts and seeds have been linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risks. Antioxidants found in blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries help the body rid itself of free radicals- compounds that can harm […]
Mar 01

Activities To Take Up For Full Body Workout In 50’s

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Try these activities for a full body workout in your 50s. You will have fun and won’t even realize that you are exercising.   It is a fact that with age, the body starts to lose its strength and needs more maintenance. A 50-year-old woman’s body isn’t the same as the body of a 20-year-old. However, you can keep yourself fit by exercising daily. Now, let’s face it that an extensive workout at this age is not possible and not everyone is keen on exercising. Therefore, you can take up other activities that will give you a full-body workout.   Walking Or Jogging These activities are simple yet effective. They build up your stamina, strengthen your muscles, and help to fight against diseases. It can be a group activity or a social activity. Try to take out at least 30 minutes every day and go for a jog to keep yourself healthy.   Dancing Be it jazz or zumba or aerobics or ballroom, any kind of dance can help you to build endurance, strengthen muscles and improve your balance. Along with burning calories, learning new moves is good for your brain. The best part is that you will have fun […]
Feb 27

The Healthiest Exercises You Can Do

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Looking for healthier living in your life? Then one thing you must be prepared to do is exercise. Combined with a healthy diet, this will improve your overall fitness and well-being, not to mention the strong chance of increasing your lifespan. Looking and feeling good can translate into various other aspects of your live, most of which are for the better, making it a no-brainer to try and at least improve your lifestyle into something healthier. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve your health. Whether it’s losing weight, gaining muscle or reducing the chance of illness and disease (or all three) exercise can only improve your life. There is, however, a lot to choose from, and when beginners look at what is available to them, it’s easy to see why so many people put it off. It’s all about find what’s best for you and your personal situation, but luckily you have plenty of options to find something you like. The following forms of exercise are the healthiest out there, so starting here is a great way to achieve healthy living. Swimming Perhaps the perfect workout, swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for […]
Feb 26

Tips to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living

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Though the human body has the ability to repair and maintain the immunity, our immunity can get compromised with a sedentary lifestyle. Here are some tips by health experts to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living Our immune system is versatile but it’s also complex and when the human body is exposed to a new virus, like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which it’s never seen before, the immune system gets activated and the first and the most rapid response is the production of antibodies. However, a weak immune system has susceptibility to infection and a person with poor immunity may get infections more frequently than most other people. In order to not end up with illnesses that might be more severe or harder to treat, we got a few health experts on board to share some tips on how to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ayurveda expert Vaidya Shakuntala Devi shared, “Poor immunity can be bettered by doing Yoga regularly. There is a concept called ‘pran vayu’ in yoga which refers to the energy that the body receives inward. It […]
Feb 26

6 Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day for Better Brain Health, According to a Dietitian

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The brain is a very important organ. It’s the control center of your body and allows you to move, think, feel, breathe and more. Because the brain has such a big job, it’s imperative that we provide it with an abundance of fuel and nutrients to help it function properly and stay healthy. The foods we eat play a huge role in the structure and health of our brains. Research shows that foods rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavanols, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect your brain. They can help to improve memory, concentration and overall brain health. Additionally, research has shown that following the MIND diet, a mashup of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet that promotes eating specific brain-healthy foods, can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Many of the foods we’ve included here are also on the MIND diet’s list of best brain foods. Here are six things you should be eating for better brain health.   6 Foods to Eat Every Day for Better Brain Health 1. Leafy Greens Leafy greens, such as kale and spinach, are packed with nutrients, including vitamin K, beta carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), folate and […]
Feb 23

Which Is More Important? Your Car Or Your Health?

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A new found love was discovered when the Ford Model T when into mass production, between people and their cars. We make sure they get washed regularly and we get the oil changed, the tires rotated and the brakes replaced at the slightest indication of a squeak or squeal. In fact, in 2011 the results from a study said that 40% of the men surveyed were more apt to take care of a problem with their car before any health issue they may have. For example, answer these 2 questions: 1). Do you have a trusted doctor? 2). Do you have a trusted mechanic? If you answered yes to question number 2, you probably care more about the condition of your car more than you do your own health. And you probably took more time picking out your car than you do a doctor. Do you even know what to look for when choosing a doctor? Many insurance plans have limited selections of PCP (primary care providers) but you can still shop them. Some things you need to look at when choosing a doctor are: • How did you relate to the office staff? Were they friendly? Were they helpful? […]
Feb 23

Weight loss tips: How to naturally lose weight in 7 days

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One problem that almost all of us are struggling with is weight loss. Are you also struggling with weight loss but seeing no results? Fret no more, here are a few tried and tested tips that will kickstart the process of weight loss in just 7 days. If there is one thing in common between you and the rest of the world, it is undoubtedly the need to lose weight. From trying to fit into those skinny old jeans to gearing up for the upcoming wedding season, weight loss is a battle we are all fighting. Are you struggling with weight loss too? What if we tell you that here are a few tiny changes that you can make to your daily routine and will see a change in just seven days? From adding more minerals to your diet to going for a slow-paced walk, here are a few simple lifestyle changes that will help you see a difference in just 7 days.   Walk It is probably one of the most underrated things in the world, but going for a walk under the sun has more benefits than one. You need to step out every morning between 7:00 AM […]
Feb 22

Part I: Nutritional Tips for Healthy Living

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Anyone who is looking forward to achieving a healthy lifestyle needs to think about changing two things in his or her life – diet and fitness. While you can do one without the other and still be perfectly healthy, it’s always ideal to find a balance between the two, which is why knowing what is nutritional for your diet is important. Dieting can be incredibly hard, especially for those with poor eating habits, so taking small steps in the beginning is worth doing to ease you into a healthier lifestyle. Don’t focus on losing weight through a diet; instead pay attention to how a better diet can leave you feeling healthier. The healthier you feel, the more willing you will be to further improve your diet and fitness. Take a look at some nutritional tips to help transition into a healthy lifestyle: Vegetables Are Your Best Friend So you’re not a fan of vegetables. That’s not a problem, as there are that many out there you can be sure to find something to your tastes! Steaming your vegetables can also ensure you get your maximum nutritional value from them. Vegetables are packed full of goodness, that you literally cannot eat […]
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