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Tai Chi Eases the Blues: Helps Depression Sufferers

Nov 30, 2017 02:21PM

Weekly lessons in tai chi along with thrice-weekly home practice sessions significantly lowered depression in Boston Chinese-Americans.

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Try Some Stretches: Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

Nov 01, 2017 11:07PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether incorporated into a workout routine or done on its own, a regular stretching practice can foster flexibility, balance, range of motion, coordination and improve muscle endurance.

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The Therapeutic Yoga Teacher

Nov 01, 2017 10:03PM ● By Maria Mendola

It is well known that practicing yoga can enhance a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. When yoga is practiced within a t...

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Aerobics Improve Brain Function: Boosts Volume and Gray Matter

Oct 31, 2017 09:55AM

People with mild cognitive impairment that exercised aerobically four times a week for six months had increases in overall brain volume and gray matter and enjoyed better cognitive functioning.

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Qigong and Enlightenment

Oct 01, 2017 03:59PM

ZY qigong is a practice of finding our true self and connecting our true self to the universe. It’s not a practice that’s based on knowledge...

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Building Better Bones: Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

Sep 29, 2017 04:18PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Even in our later years, we can strengthen our bones with the right targeted movements.

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September is National Falls Prevention Month

Sep 01, 2017 01:46AM

Heather Chalon, MPH, Master Trainer at Tai Chi for Health Institute, wants to remind us that September is National Falls Prevention Month. F...

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Dancing: An Affordable and Fun ‘Health’ Insurance Option

Sep 01, 2017 01:06AM ● By Krystyna Parafinczuk

"That was so much fun,” is the initial emotional response spoken by many who try dancing for the first time. Be it Zumba, swing dancing or t...

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Mindful Yoga Studio Celebrates Five Years

Sep 01, 2017 01:03AM

Mindful Yoga Studio, Tucson’s only Latina-owned yoga business, celebrated five successful years in business on July 30, with expanded yoga a...

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Yoga Eases Eating Disorders: Regular Practice Reduces Anxiety and Depression

Aug 31, 2017 09:14AM

In two studies, regular yoga classes or individual practice lowered anxiety, depression and negative thoughts in people with eating disorders.

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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

Aug 31, 2017 09:14AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The prominent New York yoga teacher counsels us never to berate ourselves about our practice and to set aside time for asanas and exploration of different yoga traditions.

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Take a Hike: Escape into Nature with a Day Trip

Jul 31, 2017 09:12AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Blissful moments in nature can be found just minutes away from home, if we know where to look.

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ZY Qigong and Energy

Jun 30, 2017 10:48PM

Zhong Yuan Qigong is an ancient practice that starts with strengthening our lower Dan-tian (energy center). As we build it up, our physical ...

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Tart Cherry Aids Runner Performance: Improves Times, Decreases Inflammation

Jun 30, 2017 08:24AM

Young adult distance runners in Texas taking a powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days improved their running time and reported a third less muscle soreness.

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Four Reasons to Break a Sweat: The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM ● By Deanna Minich

Pesticide, plastic phthalate, heavy metal and BPA chemicals efficiently exit our body when we perspire during a workout, sauna or sunny walk.

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