Exercise
We may have more control over aging than we think. New research is revealing that lifelong exercise can have a huge impact on what happens to our bodies as we age. In the UK in 2014, a group of scientists interested in aging, from the Centre of Human and Aerospace Physiological Sciences, King’s College London…
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There is a pervading belief among the general population that eating only plants and avoiding meat and other animal-sourced food products reduces physical performance. This idea has been debunked by much analysis over the last couple of decades illustrating that, though plant-based diets may not provide advantages for athletes, neither do they confer disadvantages in…
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As we grow older we become more aware of our own mortality. Recommendations from health organizations are clear. Adults of all ages should aim to be active at least 150 minutes a week, with a focus on moderate to vigorous aerobic activity to achieve health benefits (1). Exercise is as important for health in older…
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Canadians from the ages of 18 to 64 are urged to participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week along with muscle and bone-strengthening activities at least twice a week (1). This amount of exercise can bestow substantial health benefits such as reduction in the risk of premature…
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At this very moment we are sitting in an airplane, 33,000 feet above sea level, just finishing up a fairly tasty vegetarian meal of Asian Noodles and Tabbouleh Salad (courtesy of Air Transat) and contemplating our recently completed bicycle trip through the Alps from Munich to Venice. A topic of great interest among our group…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
