Reading Time: 3 minutes A better future awaits if we use this period of uncertainty to work on our mental, physical and career well-being
Tag: Fitness
Social isolation leading to less physical activity
Reading Time: 3 minutes Isolation and lack of physical activity go hand in hand, so try to stay connected as much as you can
Eight proven ways walking improves your brain
Reading Time: 3 minutes Lower your risk of depression, improve cognitive function, reduce fatigue, spark creativity, drive blood flow, among other things
How athletes can stay motivated when they can’t compete
Reading Time: 3 minutes Athletes can find opportunities amid the challenge of cancelled sporting events, say U of A master’s student and sport psychology researcher
Exercise bloggers offer dubious advice, study suggests
Reading Time: 4 minutes Popular but unqualified ‘fitness professionals’ could be promoting misinformation and unhealthy behaviour, says U of A researcher
Cubii Jr. offers an easy, quiet workout while you sit
Reading Time: 3 minutes Regardless of your age, abilities or lifestyle, you can benefit from a low-cardio seated elliptical workout
Muscular dystrophy treatment shows promise in cells, animals
Reading Time: 3 minutes University of Alberta-led team develops synthetic molecule that stops production of toxic muscle-killing protein
Canadian kids not making the grade for physical activity
Reading Time: 3 minutes ParticipACTION report shows children aren’t moving enough; families need help supporting healthy behaviour
Isolation raises risk of depression in new moms: study
Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers find that staying active has physical and mental health benefits for mothers and children
Similarities between COVID-19 deaths, severe rheumatic illnesses
Reading Time: 3 minutes U of A medical researchers recommend rheumatic drugs, exercise to boost immune-regulating ‘natural killer’ cells