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Boost Brain Function with Daily Exercise

September 17, 2012
David S. Chang

Researchers at the University of South Carolina have found that regular treadmill sessions boost the production of mitochondria in brain cells. By increasing the mitochondria in brain cells, exercise improves brain function and efficiency. Researchers found that creating an excess of mitochondria could also create a buffer against age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s. Just a 30-minute […]

September 10, 2012
David S. Chang

Stretching throughout the day and after exercise has been shown to decrease the risk of injuries and improve blood flow to the muscles. By stretching regularly, we can increase flexibility and increase our range of motion to important joints and tendons, reducing the risk of trauma or overuse injuries. To stretch a muscle, try to […]

September 5, 2012
David S. Chang

Want healthy bones? Don’t wash down your 500 mg calcium supplement with a tall glass of milk. Instead, drink your milk now and save the supplement for later, or vice versa. Why? Your body absorbs the mineral best in increments of 500mg or less.

September 3, 2012
David S. Chang

New research suggests routinely wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, lose weight, and lower their blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking and a total of 10,000 steps per day.

July 30, 2012
David S. Chang

Many health advocates promote the use of pressure points as a natural help with simple ailments. Feeling queasy? Calm a nervous stomach with this quick acupressure trick: Use your index and middle fingers to massage the space between the tendons that run from the base of your palm to your wrist. Wristbands that apply pressure […]

April 18, 2012
David S. Chang

In the spirit of last month’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball March Madness and Final Four, the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) created its own “Final Four” of Finance. More than 300 financial advisers through the Financial Planning Association (FPA) submitted their rankings of 32 important financial planning topics. The NEFE and FPA identified […]