I ran across a recent article stating the benefits of pet ownership as it relates to reducing heart disease, and thought I would share.Granted, the risk factors that lupus patients have in regard to heart disease may not be scientifically impacted by the companionship of a pet, b... Read more

A new study shows a heart-healthy lifestyle during childhood may prevent heart disease later in life. HEART DISEASE PREVENTION SHOULD START DURING CHILDHOOD Heart disease remains the most common cause of death in the United States, and throughout much of the world. While most of ... Read more

EXERCISE AND SELF-CONTROL. A Dutch analysis of past studies of exercise suggests that short-term, moderately intense exercise may boost self-control in children and young adults. The lead researcher is quoted as saying, "Tests conducted immediately after short bouts of exerc... Read more

A new study finds that being physically fit in middle age may protect against Alzheimers disease later in life. FITNESS IN MIDDLE AGE LOWERS DEMENTIA RISK The incidence of Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia are predicted to rise significantly as our population continu... Read more

In my previous post I wrote about my past experience with nostril breathing during aerobic exercise and my decision to give it a go again thanks to my fiances positive experience with it. The benefits were not immediately apparent. On the contrary, I actually found myself slowing... Read more