Yes, yoga can improve our balance, coordination and mobility. Yes, it may make us stronger. One thing that draws people towards yoga above other forms of exercise, however, is its effect on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Now there’s evidence that it may be a way to relieve some of the stress of Alzheimer’s (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/elevating-mental-agility-how-yoga-empowers-older-women-to-defend-against-alzheimers/). …
No, this isn’t a review of a tired lion. It’s a special mattress that hopefully can increase your comfort so the problems and stresses that hinder your sleep lose some of their power. Sleep is incredibly important for health, but sleep deprivation is depressingly common and not very easy to fix. No wonder people are …
Part of instigating a fitness routine is figuring out the type of exercise you want to perform. Another is figuring out your schedule. What time of day is best? How long should your session last? What about the recovery period? The answers are going to depend on individual circumstances, but there are a few principles …
Weightlifting in one form or another has been around for as long as people have been trying to get physically stronger. It’s one of the most basic ways to build muscle, with a relatively low investment needed. It’s also a form of exercise where it is very easy to injure yourself. If you want to …
It can be hard to keep up a proper exercise routine on a good day. For people with injuries and disabilities, it becomes extra difficult. That’s especially true when you have trouble with your knees. Knees are essential to our mobility, but their position and the amount of stress they often experience means they’re particularly …
There are lots of different ways to exercise, and many involve using your feet. That can be a bit difficult if you have a condition like plantar fasciitis, which can make even taking a few small steps a painful experience. What exactly is plantar fasciitis, and what can we do to stop it from eroding …
When it comes to aches and injuries, the human back sometimes seems to be in a category of its own. It doesn’t take much; just lying in bed slightly wrong or standing not quite right can be enough to end up in agony. What causes all this pain, and is there anything you can do …
You clip a fitness tracker around your waist. You strap it around your wrist, either as a watch or a bracelet. What you probably haven’t done, at least before discovering the Oura Ring Generation 3, is slide it on your finger. This might be a more elegant way to wear a fitness tracker, but the …
Whether you like to run, pump iron in the gym, or swim the length of the pool, and whether you’re a boxer or a dancer, you’ve probably been told warming up is important. You’ve probably also been guilty of rushing or even skipping your warmup every now and then. It can be tempting to just …
We talk a lot about all the things you need to do to improve your health and extend your longevity, but we don’t often mention breathing. After all, that’s something that most of us do automatically. If you meditate regularly, though, whether on its own or as part of yoga or martial arts, you’ll know …
