This Incredible Article in the New York Times Details How Long Covid Affects the Body
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“Eating After You Exercise May Provide Added Fat-Burning Benefits” – The New York Times
Cyclists who had pedaled on an empty stomach incinerated about twice as much fat as those who had consumed a shake first. By Gretchen Reynolds Nov. 27, 2019 Working out on an empty stomach could amplify the health benefits of the activity, according to a well-timed new study of the interplay of meal timing, metabolic […]
“The Zen of Weight Lifting” – The New York Times
Chop wood, carry water and other lessons that apply far beyond the gym. By Brad Stulberg Nov. 22, 2019 One of my favorite movements at the gym is called a farmer’s carry. You hold a heavy weight — for me, around 95 pounds — in each hand and attempt to walk with a solid, upright […]
“Will Science Ever Give Us a Better Night’s Sleep?” – The New York Times
By Kim Tingley Nov. 19, 2019 We, humans, spend a third of our lives asleep, oblivious to our surroundings and temporarily paralyzed. It’s a vulnerability that would seem to diminish our odds of survival, so evolutionarily speaking it must also somehow confer tremendous benefits. Yet our best guesses about what those benefits tend to come […]
“3 Hours of Exercise a Week May Lower Your Depression Risk” – The New York Times
Walking, jogging, yoga or any type of exercise may help to ward off depression, even in those with genetic susceptibility. By Gretchen Reynolds Nov. 20, 2019, 5:00 a.m. ET Those of us who walk, dance, run, ease into a downward dog, or glide and churn on ellipticals at least a few times a week are […]
“Infants and Toddlers Eat Too Much Sugar, Researchers Say” – The New York Times
Using C.D.C. data, researchers found that 98 percent of toddlers and 60 percent of infants consumed added sugar in sweetened drinks, baked goods, and snacks. A recent study using government data found that nearly all American toddlers, and a majority of babies, eat too much sugar. A recent study using government data found that nearly […]
“Why Children (and Pregnant Women) May Want to Eat More Fish” – The New York Times
There is some evidence that eating fish may make children smarter. Credit…Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times By Nicholas Bakalar Oct. 30, 2019 Does fish make children smarter? There is some evidence that it might. In two reviews of data from 44 studies, researchers have concluded that eating seafood during pregnancy and childhood is […]
“Improve Your Bedtime Routine With These Five Luxurious Tips” – The New York Times
I don’t know who needs to hear this but stop scrolling on Instagram at night and start meditating. By Kate Carraway Oct. 15, 2019 When my better angels are in charge of my schedule — instead of the insatiable gremlin that won’t get off Instagram — I end the day by starting my bedtime routine: […]
“Get a Dog, Live Longer?” – The New York Times
Oct. 10, 2019, 5:00 a.m. ET People who own dogs live longer, a new review of studies suggests. And the benefits may be particularly pronounced in those who have already had a heart attack or other serious heart problems. Dog ownership has been associated with a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease, but until […]
“Coffee May Lower Risk of Gallstones” – The New York Times
Every additional cup a day of coffee, up to six cups, resulted in a 3 percent lower risk for gallstones. By Nicholas Bakalar in The New York Times Sept. 24, 2019, 10:19 a.m. ET Drinking coffee has been tied to a range of health benefits. Here’s another to add to the list: It may reduce […]