Exercise

Exercise: The best time is after a meal, not before

When’s the best time to exercise? Despite the general belief that it’s best to exercise before a meal and on an ‘empty stomach’, the truth is – of course – the very reverse if you want to lose weight... more »

Exercise: You need far less than you think in order to stay fit

How much exercise do you really need in order to be fit? Apparently, it’s far less than we’ve been told by government health agencies, who reckon on 20 minutes a day. more »

More exercise, fewer drugs

Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits: it can prevent premature death (Med Sci Sports Exerc, 1998; 30: 992-1008; JAMA, 1989; 262: 2395-401) and lower the risk of disorders associated w... more »

Exercise and detox

Most studies into exercise and detox do not take into account the individual detoxification capacity of each of us. Nevertheless, there is evidence that exercise is an important part of a detox progra... more »

The benefits of exercise

Over the years, many studies have documented the profound beneficial effects of regular exercise. For instance, physically active individuals have been found to have: more »

Exercise: the marathon myths

The common view is that regular, intense workouts are the only path to fitness. In this special report, WDDTY explodes the greatest myths about exercise and puts forward the evidence for how best to e... more »

Doing something is better than doing nothing

Many people do not take specific exercise because they believe that they have the time or level of commitment to engage in some other regular activity. more »

Alternatives for exercise-related injury

imply being aware of the possibility of injury may be the best way to avoid it. However, if you do sustain an injury during exercise, consider the following alternative treatments: more »

A brisk walk is as good as an aerobics class

Brisk walking is as good for the heart as vigorous exercise, according to figures from the ongoing Nurses' Health Study. ... more »

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3 Nov 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

The poisoned generation

Perhaps the most underappreciated health scandal in modern times is the fact that, every day, we are all subjected to some 80,000 drugs—virtually all of which have not undergone a single regulat... more »

23 Oct 2009 | Health from your Gar... (bshubbard)

Your good health is down to yo...

One thing is sure in this world: only you can establish total wellness and health. Unless you want it, and are sufficiently motivated to gain it and keep it, no amount of outside support will su... more »

1 Oct 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

DNA: it's not destiny

When we become ill, most of us lay the blame at the feet of our ancestors: my heart problem is like dad’s, who had a dicky ticker; I’m likely to get breast cancer because it’s what m... more »

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