People that engage in physical activity are healthier than ones who don’t. When you walk into a building, is your first thought to take the stairs or the elevator? There are far more benefits that come from being physically active than not physically active.
When you engage in exercise and physical activity, you reduce your stress level and increase your … Read More
People who suffer from depression will be familiar with the oft repeated advice to get out and exercise. Exercise has for a long time been known to alleviate the severity of depression; it helps improve the mood of those with mild to moderate depression and can lift those with severe depression out of a deep funk. The trick is to … Read More
There are some suggestions that the influence of physical activity on achievement may build over time. There are also findings that show links that exist between physical activity and achievement. Physical education classes are being replaced with other classes in an effort to increase the students’ academic achievement.
Several studies have shown positive correlation between academic achievement and physical activity. … Read More
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is perhaps, one of the most common health conditions. This condition is the result of the blood putting too much force or pressure on the walls of arteries. Prolonged hypertension, if left unregulated, could lead to such serious medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack or even stroke. Also, this condition can … Read More
These days, bicycles, roller blades, and seaside holidays can no longer compete with television, DVDs, Playstation, and computers when it comes to a child’s attention span. Sadly, children are spending longer and longer, sedentary in front of LCD screens, and less and less time doing any form of physical activity. As a result, they are weighing more and more and … Read More
People should and must understand the nuance between exercise and physical activity. It will help them to adapt to a healthy lifestyle, thereby, attaining discipline and active living. Dr. David Bassett, Jr. PhD of University of Tennessee, Knoxville says, “Exercise is a specific form of physical activity. It is a planned, purposeful and performed with the intention of acquiring fitness
