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Exercise Effects on CognitionBy Ziemowit Mazur
Aging is associated with decline in a multitude of cognitive processes and brain functions. A growing body of literature suggests that age-related decline in cognition could sometimes be reduced through fitness training. Several studies found that fitness training was found to have robust but selective benefits for cognition. The magnitude of fitness effects on cognition was also dependent on a number of programmatic and methodological factors, including the length of the fitness-training intervention, the type of the intervention, the duration of training sessions, and the gender of the study participants.
Health Benefits of Soy
By Ziemowit Mazur
Recently, benefits of soy foods have been reported by media outlets, prompting more people to explore and ingest soy products. Consumption of soy foods has risen in recent years, bolstered by scientific studies proclaiming all kinds of health benefits related directly to soy consumption. These benefits include lowering cholesterol and reducing a person's risk of heart disease, preventing hot flashes, osteoporosis, and even cancer among a few. But are soy foods really worth all the hype and should we all increase our consumption of soy foods based on studies published? Is the research behind these benefits sound, and is the FDA approval of health claims for soy products warranted? Is consumption of soy safe for men and women alike? Could there be adverse effects to consuming soy products?
Exercise Excuses Exposed!
By Ziemowit Mazur
I don't have time to exercise... I don't have the energy to exercise... I don't know how to exercise... I lack the motivation... When it comes to exercise, you might be your own worst enemy. We come up with elaborate and creative ways to think up various reasons for staying inactive. It seems that there are always a number of obstacles in our way, keeping us too busy or too tired to exercise. Here are some ways to combat some of the most common excuses.
Weight Training for the Elderly
By Ziemowit Mazur
We all know, or at least have heard at some point that exercise is good for us, no matter the age. While exercise benefits participants of all ages, it can be especially important for older exercisers. After 30 years of age, we lose, on average, about 0.5 percent in muscle mass per year until the age of 50. After 50, this rate speeds up rapidly. PDF version "The Active Senior"
Stress Reduction: Proof Monthly
By Ziemowit Mazur
Researchers are finding that changes in the body triggered by stress, such as elevated cortisol levels, can cause insulin resistance and weight gain. Stress drains the body of its energy reserves and leaves it weakened; muscle protein is broken down to provide that missing energy. Proof Monthly
Toning with Weights: Proof Monthly
By Ziemowit Mazur
Most students want to get "toned," but what does toning really mean, and what is the best way to go about it? Based on my training experience and newest scientific research, I will dispel some common myths about toning and help you better understand this commonly used term. Proof Monthly
How to Stick with Your New Year's Resolution
By Ziemowit Mazur
Aother year, same result. You have set your New Year's resolution with the best of intentions, only to see them not come to fruition once again. Maybe you ate too much, did not exercise for a few days, or did not meet your target weight. Such setbacks have a way of discouraging us from continuing with our resolutions, while we conveniently settle for dropping the whole plan altogether.
Exercise and Adult Cognition
By Ziemowit Mazur
Aging is associated with a decline in number of cognitive processes and brain functions. Latest research links regular exercise with improvement in cognitive functioning. The positive effect of exercise on cognition of older adults appears to be more than that of younger adults.
What are the best abdominal exercises?
By Ziemowit Mazur
The abdominals are composed of several muscles: the Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus, and the External and Internal Obliques. Here is a quick crash course in the anatomy of your abs.
How can I improve the way my arms look?
By Ziemowit Mazur
Impressive looking arms commend respect and display your dedication. Beefing up your arm muscles will give you a firmer handshake, a definite plus during all those job interviews. Or you might simply derive satisfaction from rolling up your sleeves and unveiling your powerful "guns" as you say: "Feel this!"
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