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Exercise can improve cognition in older adults
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am 82 years old, and I have tested negative for Alzheimer's disease. But I do have some cognitive dysfunction. Can this be slowed? I exercise 30 minutes a day. In addition to that, I walk at least 1 mile. I also bicycle vigorously for two six-minute periods a day. Do you think this is helping?
333 rule is helpful during boats of anxiety
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 17/06/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that's one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the "333 rule", and I wonder if you think it can help?
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.
Water exercises are good for people with Parkinson's disease
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 12/09/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise -- especially swimming -- can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why are people with Parkinson's advised to swim? Are there any drawbacks?
Time of day may make small difference in workout results, study says
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/11/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 33-year-old woman in good health. The problem is that I got into some bad habits during the pandemic and gained weight. I'm back on track with diet, and now I am adding exercise. I remember reading that the time of day that women exercise makes a difference. Is that true?
New study suggests resistance training helps sleep
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 05/04/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I sometimes have trouble sleeping. I've tried running, which helps with stress, but not with sleep. My husband says he just heard on the news that weightlifting is supposed to be good for sleep. Do you know if this is true?
Prevention is the best medicine
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/01/2022
» In the late 1980s, a US study at the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) in Minnesota showed that many elderly people did not display symptoms of Alzheimer's due to their lifestyle. Nuns at SSND were physically active and even those in wheelchairs still exercised. After going through journals written by nuns, the study found that those who used more complicated sentences in their writing had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's.
Takin' it to the web
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan and Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/04/2020
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Fun fitness challenge for whole family
Life, Published on 02/10/2019
» Megabangna is holding Mega Family Challenge, featuring many stations of challenging sports and fun games, at the Mega Park on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-8pm.
Remarkable recovery
Life, Story and photos: Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/05/2018
» Even though Phuket is well known for clear water and sandy beaches, the island also has alternatives for those who want to know more about local communities.