Comment this story Comment Hurry to the bus stop. Climb the stairs at full speed. Play tag with your children. Break up with the dog. Vacuum the living room with a little extra zing. Increasing the vigor and enthusiasm of our daily activities could have a substantial impact on our longevity, according to a fascinating …
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Looking for a healthy, inexpensive protein that can boost your immune system and help you live longer? Take legumes the next time you go to the grocery store. According to a 2022 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, replacing red meats and processed foods with legumes, whole grains and vegetables can increase life expectancy …
You’ve probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day is essential, or that you should drink more when you’re sick. But how much water does a person really need? There are many myths about hydration, but for most healthy adults, your body will tell you when it’s time to drink, says Dr. Jane …
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New Zealand’s biggest fun race, Round the Bays 2023 is scheduled for Sunday March 5, and to get you ready Things launches the RTB Fitness Club. It’s an 8-week workout program designed to get you fit and excited about exercising with a like-minded community, whether you’re tackling the event in person in Auckland or virtually. …
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Although I like to exercise, I sit at my desk longer than I would like, but could jumping rope help me? One midday, I dove into the trunk of my car (housing random assortments of weird and wonderful workout gear) in search of anything again to get me moving during 10 minute work breaks. I …
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A new study published in the journal Diabetes suggests that when you exercise can play an important role in blood sugar management. Participants who trained in the afternoon and evening had an 18 and 25 percent reduction in insulin resistance, respectively. Morning exercisers saw no reduction. Keep in mind that any exercise, no matter what …
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When done correctly, the humble kettlebell swing is a full body workout. Not only do they strengthen the posterior chain (the muscles along the back of the body) and increase your heart rate in a short time, but they target the legs, arms and core. It’s a high-intensity, low-impact move, but what would 100 a …
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With the holiday season in full swing, chances are you’ve woken up a day or two recently and felt like you to have exaggerated things a bit on the food and wine front. Although we are taught not to skip meals or even breakfast, when we have eaten too much there is nothing wrong with …
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Life is full of competing priorities, and you might assume that you don’t have time to train properly unless you can squeeze an hour into your day. But did you know that exercising for just 15 minutes a day can have a big impact on your overall health? Fifteen minutes may not seem like a …
