Resistance training trumps aerobics for preventing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s. You probably know regular exercise lowers the risk of mild cognitive impairment, or “pre-dementia,” and Alzheimer’s, but do you know which exercise is best for brain health? Step off the treadmill and pick up some...

While Parkinson’s disease impairs motor functioning and can make it difficult to be active, studies show that exercising regularly can increase balance, reduce falls, and improve gait. Try enjoyable, effective activities like tai chi or dance for your Parkinson’s treatment. As Parkinson’s disease progresses, it becomes...

You’ve likely heard that staying active can help improve your mood. But how does exercise help depression? Exercise doesn’t just boost compounds that are beneficial for the brain; this new study shows that exercise also helps the body to protect against harmful substances. We have all...

We all know that regularly exercise is good for our health… and waistline. But the problem is that knowing about the benefits of exercise doesn’t equate to actually getting out and exercising. Here are 7 practical steps that can help you get motivated to exercise. “I...

Another name for coenzyme Q10—ubiquinone—gives us an idea of just how important a compound it is, and how frequently it’s found in living organisms. It is “ubiquitous,” as it is found in almost all cell membranes and lipoproteins, where it inhibits the peroxidation of structural...