Our greatest enemy is no longer the time spent lounging in sweats in front of the TV. New research suggests that it is all that time in front of the computer that is damaging our health by keeping us seated, often for hours on end, leading to aches and pains in the back, shoulders and…
Our greatest enemy is no longer the time spent lounging in sweats in front of the TV. New research suggests that it is all that time in front of the computer that is damaging our health by keeping us seated, often for hours on end, leading to aches and pains in the back, shoulders and…
It’s no secret that our society has shifted to a sedentary lifestyle where most of s spend our days sitting – working on computers, watching TV, and driving. This lack of physical activity robs the brain of optimal function and is linked to obesity, higher rates of depression, a greater risk for cognitive impairment and…
Running long distances may not be the best thing for your body, new research suggests. By Dr. Joel Kahn As appeared on http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8365/why-you-should-think-twice-about-running-that-marathon-a-cardiologist-explains.html In the year 490 BC, the fittest runner in Greece, Phiddipides, ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens, to announce a great victory over the Persians. After declaring the news, he dropped…
To find your motivation to learn something new, begin by asking yourself, “What gifts do you have to bring to the world that could be lying dormant between my ears?” Then, “What do I dream of doing with my life?” Go ahead, start writing your Bucket List now. Your brain loves activities that hold promise…
Tana Amen shares two of her “OMNI Diet” workouts, complete with everything you need to know including technique, frequency, sets and reps, and more. Here’s the truth about exercise: It is incredibly valuable for many reasons, which I explain in chapter 10 of my book, “The OMNI Diet.” But you don’t have to run marathons…
From his book, “Making a Good Brain Great,” Dr. Amen shares the benefits of playing Table Tennis with helpful tips to getting started. My favorite exercise is table tennis. Some people laugh when I say this at lectures, but I am very serious. “Ping Pong,” they scoff, “is only a basement recreational game.” You certainly…
In “Get Moving to get Thinner, Smarter, Happier” Dr. Amen talks about how exercise improves your brain, as well as, your physical health. “I used to exercise for my butt. Now I exercise for my brain.” – David Smith, MD, Co-author of Unchain Your Brain While conducting our study on retired NFL players, I made…
Tana debunks four common myths about strength training. See which one you’ve believed, and learn what Tana has to say about it. Many women (and men) avoid strength training because of the following myths, which I want to bust for you once and for all. Myth: Adding muscle will make me look fat, or like…
The Sleep Solution – Rest your brain for a slimmer shape and smoother skin. “Sleep plays a major role in preparing the body and brain for an alert, productive, psychologically and physiologically healthy tomorrow.” James Maas, PhD, Power Sleep You know how bad you look and feel after a night of poor sleep. You feel…