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Groundbreaking Science Shows Movement is Medicine for Depression

Groundbreaking Science Shows Movement is Medicine for Depression

According to a massive review published in the journal Frontiers and Pharmacology that reviewed all randomized controlled trials published from 1999–2016, and most or all meta-analyses/systematic reviews published from 2009–2016, researchers concluded by saying, “exercise is an evidenced-based medicine for depression.” (1)

This Amount of Resistance Training Per Week can Improve Your Brain

This Amount of Resistance Training Per Week can Improve Your Brain

A randomized controlled trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that strength training promotes cognitive and neuroplasticity (2). The researchers concluded their study by saying, “Twelve months of once-weekly or twice-weekly resistance training benefited the executive cognitive function of selective attention and conflict resolution among senior women”.

Can High Intensity Interval Training Really Improve Longevity?

Can High Intensity Interval Training Really Improve Longevity?

At the end of the 26 weeks, those in the control and resistance groups had no change in telomere length. However, those in the aerobic and HIIT groups saw a “two-fold” increase in length.