AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarAn expert says this one simple shoulder stretch is an "essential addition to your routine"—here’s what happened when I did it every day for two weeksFit&Well - Harry BullmoreShoulder pain is rubbish. In recent months it’s forced me to avoid certain exercises in the gym, caused daily discomfort and even vetoed certain …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarTabata Gives You the Benefits of an Hour-Long Workout in Just 4 Minutesverified_publisherPOPSUGAR - Jennifer HeimlichIf you're looking for a mega-quick, mega-efficient workout, one great option is Tabata training. What is Tabata? It's a super-charged version of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in which you go all out for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds, then repeat that eight times for a total of four …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarI tried a physical therapist's four-move desk mobility routine and I felt the benefits straight awayFit&Well - Harry BullmoreAs a fitness writer, exercise is a big part of my life, but so is sitting down. I sit at my laptop while I'm working, I sit on the couch to unwind, …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarI tried a three-move stretching routine and it loosened my hip flexors and soothed my back musclesFit&Well - Harry BullmoreHow often do you hear people complain about an aching back and stiff hips? It's no wonder; splitting our time between office chairs and couches sees …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarMouse Study Reveals Unexpected Connection Between Menthol And Alzheimer'sverified_publisherScienceAlert - David NieldA recent study reports something strange: When mice with Alzheimer's disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve. It seems the chemical …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarHow to Stretch Your Lower Back in 10 Minutes—Without Standing UpTriathlete Magazine - Grace Flowers, YJ EditorsWhen it comes to stretching out after a big weekend of training or racing, sometimes the best routine is the least complicated one. When the days and …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarExperts Reveal How to Actually Lower Your Cholesterolverified_publisherScienceAlert - Lauren Ball & Emily BirchYour GP says you have high cholesterol. You've six months to work on your diet to see if that'll bring down your levels, then you'll review your …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarThese Almond Butter-Banana ‘Blue Zones Brownies’ Are Packed With Nutrients for Healthy Aging (and They’re Breakfast-Friendly)Well+Good - Maki YazawaTime to crank up the oven.
AvatarMikala BrennanFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBreakthrough treatment for tinnitus -- affecting 15% of US adultsthebrighterside.news - JJ ShavitTinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, varies from slightly annoying in some to utterly debilitating in others. Up to 15% of …
AvatarMikala BrennanFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRing-busting tinnitus treatment combines sound and touch stimulationverified_publishernewatlas.com - By Loz BlainA "bi-sensory" treatment combining precisely timed sound and touch has shown impressive results in reducing people's experience of tinnitus, a common …
AvatarMikala BrennanDaily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressureverified_publisherNPR - Allison AubreyIt's well known that weightlifting can strengthen our biceps and quads. Now, there's accumulating evidence that strengthening the muscles we use to breathe is beneficial too. New research shows that a daily dose of muscle training for the diaphragm and other breathing muscles helps promote heart …
AvatarMikala BrennanAvatarAvatarUndo the damage of sitting with this 25-minute yoga flow routineFit&Well - James FrewWhether you've always worked in an office or you had to suddenly switch to home working over the past few years, sitting for hours at a time can …