by Taylor Bennett | May 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Exercise, Uncategorized, Women
Pregnant women in their first trimester are more active earlier in the day. This, from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis. This study followed 39 women who wore wristwatches that tracked their daily activity for two weeks prior to conception, and again...
by Taylor Bennett | May 1, 2019 | Children, Counseling News, Exercise, Kids, Parenting
Most kids and teens aren’t getting enough physical activity.Researchers from the University of Jyvaskyla and LIKES Research Center for Physical Activity and Health analyzed activity levels in different age groups. They discovered that children and adolescents are...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 29, 2019 | Counseling News, Exercise, Yoga
Yoga has been scientifically-proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety. A new study from Washington State University says it can also boost body positivity.Researchers studied 376 people who attended a yoga exercise class for 16 weeks....
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Exercise, Mental Health, Uncategorized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWSwtMDCOLg&feature=youtu.beInspiratory Muscle Strength Training, or IMST, is exercising the muscles you use to breathe in. And according to researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder, it could improve your physical and...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 23, 2019 | Counseling News, Exercise, Health, Memory
Cognitive decline is a major concern for older adults. But those who continue to socialize and challenge their brains don’t have to worry as much.Researchers from the University of Alberta analyzed data from 882 older adults to identify factors for maintaining a...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 1, 2019 | Counseling News, Exercise
Our body clock is what controls when we’re most alert, and when we’re most tired. Research has found that we can control our body clocks and level of alertness by working out at specific times of the day.Normally, melatonin levels begin to increase at night and...
