A healthy body and a sound mind
Stress is all around us, a normal part of our daily lives. There isn’t much we can do about external factors that bring about stress, but there is a lot we can do to manage stress levels in a healthy way. This is important because stress, while emotional and mental in most respects, can have adverse effects on our physical health. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 1, 2014 @ 6:31 pm
Omega 3 provides a lot of benefits to a person’s health. It improves brain, heart and eye function, helps one lose weight and live longer and reduces inflammation. Unfortunately, it’s a fact that not all people are able to consume this fatty acid in their daily diet.
Omega 3 comes in three forms – alpha linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Fish is richest in this kind of fatty acid. Other good sources include flaxseed oil, hempseed oil, chia seeds and algae.
People who aim to keep their brain sharp for the long term should ensure to make fish a major part of their daily diet. Research has shown that consuming omega 3s is effective in promoting brain health starting from the infant stage until old age.
A June 2013 study published in Cerebral Cortex revealed that those who were given 2.2 grams of the fatty acid every day improved their cognitive performance and complex thinking ability. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 14, 2013 @ 10:10 am
Bicycling is one form of cardio exercise that’s fun to do whether alone or with some company. Those who know how to bike and enjoy biking long distances can confirm that the activity gives a different kind of fulfillment and freedom.
Cycling has attracted numerous health buffs around the world today from the triathletes to the ordinary folks who simply want to stay fit and travel to great places on two wheels. Indeed, this physical activity brings so many benefits to people.
Those looking to reduce their weight can turn to cycling. This is because the workout can burn some 300 calories per hour. So for a half hour of cycling, for instance, a person can burn 11 pounds of fat for an entire year. [Read more…]
Originally posted on September 2, 2013 @ 5:45 am