Women can exercise less often than men and have greater cardiovascular benefitsas demonstrated by a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the results of which are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The researchers analyzed data from more than 412,000 US adults included in the National … Read more
2023-11-17 16:42:15 The global incidence of tumors among those under 50 years of age increased by 79% in the last three decades. Although the interpretation of the data requires caution due to differences between regions, experts point to unhealthy lifestyle habits, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, pollution, excessive consumption of antibiotics or reproductive factors, among others, … Read more
2023-11-15 12:29:01 If your work or studies require you to spend many hours sitting, there is a way to reduce the harmful effects this has on your health: take a gentle walk (brief and leisurely) of five minutes every half hour. This is the main finding of a new study that my colleagues and I … Read more
2023-11-05 12:00:19 The sedentary lifestyle has become a reality for many people around the world. With the advent of modern technology, daily tasks that once required physical activity are now automated and simplified. However, this inactivity has a considerable impact on our health. Here are the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and the importance of … Read more
2023-11-04 13:21:12 martin-dm / Getty Images Man working at home is stretching martin-dm / Getty Images “The important thing is to change position regularly” HEALTH – Premature mortality, chronic or cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders… The list of dangers of a sedentary lifestyle for health is long, and it continues to grow with each study. But … Read more
2023-11-02 06:00:16 martin-dm / Getty Images Man working at home is stretching martin-dm / Getty Images “The important thing is to change position regularly” HEALTH – Premature mortality, chronic or cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders… The list of dangers of a sedentary lifestyle for health is long, and it continues to grow with each study. But … Read more
2023-10-26 08:38:51 It’s summer and vacation time. But in the dog days we cannot forget to do physical activity. Both the The pool and the beach provide us with a perfect opportunity to exercise our heart, muscles and joints. Swimming is considered one of the most complete exercises that exist and in which large muscle … Read more
2023-10-20 06:47:37 Overweight and obesity today affect nearly one in two people in France and they continue to increase, regardless of age and social background. Overweight is defined by a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25 and obesity by a BMI greater than or equal to 30 (note that BMI is … Read more