Exercise

Your brain is the centre of a complex control system which governs your body, but function declines with aging, sometimes resulting in dementia. What can you do to keep your brain healthy? Exercise and diet may have brain benefits.

You observe your muscles working for you in all your physical actions, but what occurs in your body to achieve muscle action? How do the nutrients you consume contribute to your daily physical activities?

Arthritis describes conditions of joint inflammation: osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Chronic pain, a key symptom, can be debilitating and life changing. Physical activity and nutrition may help in the management of arthritic conditions.

Inflammation can cause pain. Exercise can stimulate the release of natural pain killers, while some foods may facilitate or inhibit inflammation. Is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of inflammation and pain?

In this second article learn about adjusting your physical activity and exercise to changes in the weather.