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You can’t train in middle age like you did in your 20s. But if you’re strategic, your best days can still be ahead.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd - The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options. Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning. Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist. Views are my own. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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May 2, 2012 4:03 AM
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Hi there and welcome to Physical and Mental Health. I hope you like the articles that I have selected around fitness, exercise, running and health.
Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd #FitPhilosophy
I also curate a Flipboard topic on the Philosophy of Exercise, Running and Sport:
https://flipboard.com/@petermellow/the-philosophy-of-fitness-exercise-sport-and-running-m23msv2qy
Or search by clicking the 'philosophy' button from the topic list above (or any of the other topics). Twitter Hashtag: #FitPhilosophy #PhilosophyOfFitness
http://www.vimeo.com/showcase/philosophyoffitness
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page!
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As you step out, you trip and land awkwardly. You think you’ve twisted your ankle. Or is a sprain? What’s the difference anyway?
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You've heard that too much time online is bad for your mental health, but what is it doing to your body? In this energizing talk, journalist and author Manoush Zomorodi explains how tech habits (including sitting all day) affect your physical health, from making you feel exhausted to raising rates of chronic illness. With early results from a 20,000-person experiment, she shares a practical solution to go from "wired and tired" to feeling healthier and more productive. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 11, 2025)
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From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health
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The complexities of sharing feelings is what relationships require.
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Women’s muscle mass across the lifespan has been mapped for the first time by Australian researchers who found resistance training counters the effects of declining sex hormones.
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Rebecca Newberger Goldstein argues that a good life is one that seeks to create order out of a natural state of chaos.
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Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
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To strengthen your brain, exercise is essential. Today, we’ll help you find a new routine.
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The ability to move with speed, precision and power is important for longevity. Here’s how to gauge it and how to improve.
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As we age, we naturally lose mobility. But there are some steps we can take to keep these joints healthy for longer
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Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans
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Exercise can feel more difficult in the heat, but when does it become unsafe? Two experts explain how you can check your risk, at your location.
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Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.
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A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says.
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It can be exhausting for autistic people to live in a world designed for neurotypical people.
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Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to
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Sticking with the wrong goal can lead to stress, some scientists say. Could abandoning or modifying a goal be healthier?
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Colleen Keating, chief executive of Planet Fitness, wants them to do it in a “judgment-free zone.”
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Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.
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Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.
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The habit of drinking a glass of orange juice can have a considerable effect on your health.
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Yes, there is evidence changing your desk set up can help with fat loss, improving cholesterol, blood pressure and metabolism. But try this before you buy.
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Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?
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Turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights and more exercise advice for the year ahead.
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Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?
