Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
What qualifies as an exercise snack? One of the best things about exercise snacks is their flexibility. They can be as short as 10 seconds or as long as 10 minutes. They can also target different components of fitness, such as aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening, flexibility, or balance. The details are entirely up to you. Here are a few examples: […]
How to strike the balance for health
Share on PinterestSleep is no less important than exercise when it comes to health, recent research emphasizes. Design by MNT; Photography by Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images & Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Studies have shown that physical activity and sleep influence each other over 24 hours, suggesting a need to optimize both to reduce the long-term risks […]
How to Advise Patients on Climate Without Turning Them Off
Eating less meat and more fruits and vegetables or walking and cycling more — these recommendations benefit both health and the climate. Yet, many patients reportedly do not want the environmental benefit highlighted explicitly. A study by the University and University Hospital of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, and the University Hospital of Halle, Halle, both in Germany, […]
How to boost bone health and reduce risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Imagine not being able to cough, sneeze or be hugged for fear of your bones breaking. This is the reality faced by people with severely weak bones. Fragile bones can creep up on you and are often not recognised until they break. A small trip and fall can be catastrophic, with a broken hip leading […]
How to Buy a Bike Helmet (2025)
After more than a decade of study and design, Mips launched its first product, a proprietary helmet, in 2007. Soon after, Mips became what’s known as an “ingredient brand,” selling its technology to megabrands such as Giro, Smith, and Specialized. Hence, the now-ubiquitous little yellow logo. Are There Other Safety Systems? Photograph: Michael Venutolo-Mantovani While […]
How to become rich: THESE investment tips may keep you Atmanirbhar throughout your life
When the nation is becoming Atmanirbhar, why should we individuals lag behind? Let us discuss how one can Atmanirbhar and remain Atmanirbhar during all the phases of life. Also Read | Gold price today in your city: Check Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi on May 18 Early days in life Gaining basic knowledge about finance Ideally […]
How to get your heart rate up
Exercise is an important part of disease prevention – and that includes cancer prevention. But not all exercise is created equal. It’s essential that you do some exercise that makes your heart beat faster than it does when you’re resting. Getting your heart to beat faster trains your body to move oxygen and blood to […]
How to avoid injury when starting a new exercise routine
You’ve dusted off your dumbbells, washed out your water bottle, and retrieved your sneakers from the back of the closet. But it’s important to begin the practice safely if you haven’t exercised regularly — or you’ve never really done so at all. To minimize your risk of injury, here are a few things to keep […]
4 takeaways from recent research
Share on PinterestWhat does the latest research have to say about the impact of diet and exercise on aging and longevity? Design by MNT; Photography by Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images, Johner Images/Getty Images, & Tatiana Lavrova/Getty Images. The question of how to prolong not just human life but human health span is the topic of an […]
How to Manage Nocturnal Leg Cramps
A 74-year-old woman comes to the clinic to discuss frequent nocturnal leg cramps. She has been having calf cramps four to five times a week that occur when she is asleep. She does not have any major medical problems. Her only medication is famotidine, which she takes a few times a week for occasional GERD […]