by Sue Robbins | Dec 22, 2020 | Wellness
What does it take to get some people to go outside and experience nature? For some urban dwellers, it took the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. The new study finds that 26% of people visiting parks during early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely — or...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 16, 2020 | Migraine
The sweet spot for physical activity and longevity seemed to arrive at about 35 minutes a day of brisk walking or other moderate activities. Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours,...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 30, 2020 | Natural Remedies, Wellness
Consciously watching for small wonders in the world around you during an otherwise ordinary walk could amplify the mental health benefits of the stroll, according to an interesting new psychological study of what the study’s authors call “awe walks.” In the study,...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 6, 2020 | Wellness
Taking an extra 4,000 steps a day might reduce our risk of dying prematurely, even if those steps are not swift, according to a large-scale new study of moving and mortality. At a time when so many of us are confined to home and worried about whether we are being...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 29, 2019 | Wellness
There are steps you can take to avoid deadly risks like falls, colon cancer and breast cancer, and increase your chances of living longer. Advice from Well on ways to minimize risks and increase your longevity. Falls Can Kill You. Here’s How to Minimize the Risk. By...