Category: Wellness
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Benefits of Resistance Exercise in Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
A new study by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland and at Iowa State University has demonstrated the impact resistance exercise training can have in the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Source: University of Limerick The new study provides evidence to support the…
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Can Practicing Self-Compassion Help People Achieve Weight Loss Goals?
Drexel study finds being kind to oneself helps people cope with setbacks and resume pursuing goals faster. Source: Drexel University Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be…
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Hot Yoga May Reduce Depression Symptoms
In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group. In the eight-week trial, 80 participants were randomized into two groups: one that received 90-minute…
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NO RELIABLE EVIDENCE SUPPORTING TRAINING AND NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WOMEN ON THEIR MENSTRUAL CYCLES
There is no shortage of advice for women on what to eat, how to train, or what supplements to take during their menstrual cycles, but a new review by an international team of scientists has found little evidence to support such recommendations. In fact, they…
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Breathing Exercises to Ease Holiday Stress
People who experience chronic stress show signs of accelerated immune aging, a recent study found. And stress is associated with around a 20% increase in the risk of death, researchers announced in July 2023. The holidays add another layer to the list of every day stressors. The good news? Researchers…
