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Study Finds Muscles Send Chemical Signals to the Brain During Exercise

Share on PinterestWorking out can result in muscles sending chemical signals that can help the brain. David Prado/Stocksy New research shows how exercise promotes neuronal activity in the hippocampus. The hippocampus is an area of ​​the brain that is involved with the storage of long-term memory. The study’s findings suggest that chemical signals from contracting muscles may trigger a signaling pathway that boosts brain function and may help treat neurological disorders in the future. The next steps for research involve important clinical questions such as the types of exercise that are most effective – aerobic vs. anaerobic – and how…

Longevity expert Peter Attia shares the walking workout he swears by to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age

Whether it’s a morning cup of tea, a daily meditation, or a call to your closest friend, your daily habits impact your health and happiness. While Dr. Peter Attia, author of New York Times best seller Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, said there’s no “silver bullet” to increase one’s health span and life span, there are still a variety of longevity-linked habits that may work for you to stave off age-related diseases and early mortality. “People have so much more agency over this than they will ever believe if they don’t take the step to educate themselves on…

Depression, inequality may accelerate aging: study

A new Canadian-led study has found that feeling depressed, along with living in a disadvantaged neighborhood, may lead to premature aging. The peer-reviewed study, published on Monday in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, points to how depression and living in an urban environment – ​​with greater material and social inequities – can influence how a person ages. Led by researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., the study’s authors say this may occur “even after accounting for individual-level health and behavioral risk factors, such as chronic conditions and poor health behaviors.” “This adds to…

15+ Healthy Snack Recipes to Help You Poop

Having trouble going #2? You may be struggling with constipation, and these tasty fiber-packed snacks can help with that. With at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, these snacks can help you get regular and feel like yourself again. Recipes like our Apple Pie Energy Balls and Easy Black Bean Dip are satisfying, delicious and will help you get back on track—especially when enjoyed in between fiber-rich meals. Apple Pie Energy Balls Andrea Mathis These no-bake Apple Pie Energy Balls come together easily and will give your body the energy it needs to power through the afternoon. Easy Black…

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians get concussions each year — many don’t recover

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. After Michelle Tobin-Forgrave fell and hit her head more than five years ago, she developed a constellation of symptoms that began to derail her day-to-day life. The Miramichi, NB, resident knew she had a concussion — her second one — and expected to have a quick recovery, just like her first experience years earlier. But this round felt different. Tobin-Forgrave went back to his job in the…

The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’ | Devi Sridar

Exercise, in whatever form, and for however long, it just makes life feel better. I feel it myself after a walk up Arthur’s Seat here in Edinburgh, a jog around the Meadows, or a sweaty hot yoga session in Leith. The physical benefits of movement such as lowered blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes and cancer, and healthy aging, are well-known, and we’re beginning to understand more about the mental health benefits as well. One of the most interesting health research projects of the past decade or so has looked at how exactly exercise makes us feel good. Research shows…

Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as a flood of online hate spills out

Breadcrumb Trail Links women Sexual Health News Men Local News LocalHealth Health Experts and LGBTQ community members worry about the normalization of hate and its impact on mental health and safety. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Brianna Charlebois Published June 22, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 6 minute read Fae Johnstone is executive director of Wisdom2Action. Photo by ERROL MCGIHON /ERROL McGihon Article content Fae Johnstone says nothing could have prepared her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women’s Day campaign for Hershey Canada. Advertisements 2 This…

Healthy alternatives to your favorite breakfast foods | Health

A healthy breakfast is the best way to start your day off hence, it must be taken very seriously and smart swaps are a great way to make your favorite breakfast foods healthier without sacrificing the foods you love. Breakfast is the foundation of a healthy start for the day and eats a balanced breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats, sets the tone for the day and gives you the energy and focus to be your best. When it comes to healthy breakfast foods, we shouldn’t be afraid to think outside the box and swap out…