Well Rounded Exercise Is Best For Seniors

Exercise research has recently made the news once again. It should be no surprise that exercise is good for everybody, especially for seniors. The results of this new research has helped quantify exactly how much exercise is needed by older adults in order to remain healthy.

Aerobics Effective at Reversing Mental Decline

Professor Art Kramer, of the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois, in a recent research study found that aerobic activity increased the speed and sharpness of thought, the actual volume of brain tissue, and the way in which the brain functions in the elderly.

Breastfeeding Increases Your Child’s Intelligence

John H. Gohde recently came across another health research study that documents what should be obvious to all. Being natural is better than consuming artificial foods. While bottle feeding may be modern and more convenient. It was recently shown to actually lower the intelligence of children.

Older Women Must Work Harder to Build Muscle Mass

Older adults from midlife on lose one percent of their muscle mass each year. In order to maintain a high quality of life till the very end, every senior citizen should regularly engage in body building exercises. Older women due to genetic reasons have to work harder at building up their muscle mass according to a recent study, reports John H. Gohde.

Beware of Cooking With Plastic

Boiling plastic bottles in water can release a harmful chemical 55 times faster than normal, reports John H. Gohde.