Archive - Stress Reduction
A Walk a Day Keeps the Colds Away
Engaging in regular moderate exercise may significantly reduce the risk of catching a cold, according to new research published in the American Journal of Medicine.
Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle conducted a study of the effects of regular exercise on breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Half of the 115 women involved in the study were put on a program in which they exercised moderately for 45 minutes a day, five times a week. The other group did not engage in exercise, but participated in a weekly stretching class for the duration of the yearlong study.
The Keys to Losing Weight
Not so very long ago, in a place not so far away there was a study done by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The results were shocking. They found that 32% of American men are obese and 34 million American women are obese. An estimated 300,000 deaths a year in the U.S. are directly related to obesity. This is not good news.
Sleep is Worth More Than You Think
It’s pretty clear we have a sleep problem. What causes this problem? People don’t realize the importance of sleep. The human body functions well on 8-9 hours of sleep but the average American is getting less than 7 hours. That means less energy, less concentration, and overall less active lifestyles. Television, and the Internet have taken the place of our much needed sleep.
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