Mind-Body Health and Fitness

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

Mind-Body Health Articles

How to Get Motivated to Start Running: Strategies for Beginning and Maintaining a Running Program

Laughter and Health: Pain Tolerance, Immune Function, Circulation, and Fitness

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: Video Game May Protect Against Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Weight and Strength Training

Weight Loss

Food and Nutrition

Alcohol 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: Those Who Want to Live Long, Healthy Lives Should Stay in School

PNF Stretching: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Stretching for Sports and Flexibility: Enhance Athletic Ability and Maintain Suppleness with Stretches

Stretching Techniques: Static, Passive, Active, Dynamic, Ballistic, and Isometric Stretches

Risky Stretches That May Cause Injuries: Potentially Dangerous Stretching Techniques

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

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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