Mind-Body Health and Fitness

This page offers articles and resources on mental and physical health, including strategies for strength training, running, and other fitness activities; facts about nutrition and weight loss; information about natural treatments for anxiety, depression, and other disorders; and insights into the role that the mind-body connection plays in health.

 

Mind-Body Health Articles

How Much Exercise Do People Need?

Exercise Enhances Learning Ability

Weight and Strength Training Articles

Weight Loss Articles

Food and Nutrition Articles

Low-Fat and Fat-Free Baking Substitutes

Stretching Techniques and Safety

How to Get Motivated to Start Running

Laughter and Health

Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)

Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression

Light Therapy for PMS and PMDD

Playing Tetris May Reduce PTSD Flashbacks

Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Alcohol Health Benefits and Risks

Anxiety and Panic Disorder Remedies

Exercise Improves Health More than Weight Loss: Overweight, Active People Are Healthier than Thin, Sedentary People

Education Is the Key to Longevity

Should You Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?

Do Toilet Seats Spread Disease?

When Is a Cold Most Contagious?

Regular Soap Eliminates Bacteria and Viruses

Articles on Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Including Asperger's Syndrome)

Athletes with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Articles on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychology Articles

 

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Mind-Body Health Resources

ScienceDaily Fitness News

Mayo Clinic Fitness Center

Yoga Journal - Techniques, Health, Lifestyle, etc.

MyFit.ca - Demos of Pilates Exercises

MyFit.ca Gym - Cardio Exercises

WebMD - "Kick It Up with Cardio Exercise"

Runners' Links

Hikers' Resources

WebMD Depression Guide

 

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Disclaimer: These articles are provided for informational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for medical care or consultation and do not constitute personal medical advice. Health concerns should be referred to a qualified medical professional.

 

 

 

 

 

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