Month: August 2023

Breathe Easy: Exercise and Yoga Boost Lung Function in Asthmatics!

Just like a set of lungs need regular exercise to stay strong and healthy, so do people with asthma! A recent study has found that incorporating yoga and breathing techniques into an exercise routine can significantly improve lung function in adults with asthma. It’s like doing sit-ups for your lungs! In fact, yoga and aerobic […]

Published on August 13, 2023

Do contemplative practices make us more moral?

Contemplative practices, like mindfulness meditation, have long been intertwined with morality. But does engaging in these practices actually make us more moral? That’s a question that scientists have been trying to answer. So far, the research has been focused on specific aspects of morality, which may not fully capture the complex interplay between contemplation and […]

Published on August 12, 2023

Fat burning during exercise varies widely between individuals

Just like people have different tastes in music, they also have different preferences when it comes to burning fat during exercise! It turns out that there is no one size fits all when it comes to the best heart rate for burning fat. Those fancy exercise machines that boast a ‘fat burning zone’? Yeah, they […]

Published on August 12, 2023