Tag: exercise and health
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Tips for Getting Fit at Home: No Gym Required
The weather is getting colder, gyms are closed, and COVID-19 restrictions are in full effect. It may be tempting to want to hibernate and forget about doing any physical activity when you’re stuck inside, but exercise is important to physical and mental health. Exercise: Reduces the risk of heart disease Helps maintain a healthy weight…
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How the Brain Responds to Different Types of Exercise
Exercise is great for the brain. We know that different types of exercise benefit the body in different ways. Researchers now know that low- and high-intensity exercise have different effects on the brain, at rest after exercising. Both types of exercise boost mood. But researchers notice changes in specific brain functions after certain types of…