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Long-distance skiers may have ‘motor reserve’ that can delay onset of Parkinson’s disease

To better understand the relationship between physical activity and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) investigators in Sweden analyzed medical records of nearly 200,000 long-distance skiers who took part in the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race. They established that a physically active lifestyle is associated with close to a 30% reduced risk for PD, which might be explained by […]

Published on February 13, 2020

Golfing regularly could be a hole-in-one for older adults’ health

Regularly golfing, at least once per month, was found to lower the risk of death among older adults. While the protective effects of playing golf have not been linked to reduction of heart attack and stroke risk, researchers note the positive effects of exercise and social interaction for older adults unable to participate in more […]

Published on February 12, 2020

This Is Exactly How Lifting And Exercise Make You Healthier

As researchers learn more about how exercise fights chronic ills like heart disease and diabetes, doctors may soon be able to treat physical activity as the powerful medicine it is. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on February 12, 2020