Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, or considerate to others. Are there health benefits for the person doing the act of kindness? Yes, there are several studies that indicate that an act of kindness has positive impacts on your health. Acts of kindness….. Release chemicals called endorphins – similarly to when [...]
Q: Does exercise improve the cognitive ability of the brain? A: From a previous stump the staff question, we learned exercise protects your brain from the normal deterioration that occurs with aging. Specifically, exercise has a positive impact on the health/condition of the brain’s white matter. White matter is the connective material of the brain. [...]
Q: Kidney stones run in my family. Does exercise help prevent kidney stones or help pass a kidney stone? A: If someone in your family has had kidney stones, you are more likely to develop stones. If you previously had a stone, you have a 50% chance of getting another stone in seven years. Does [...]
Q: With winter upon us, I am wearing a hat again. Is it true that you lose most of your body heat through your head? A: You do not lose most of your heat through your head. The amount of heat lost by your body is largely driven by surface area. If it was a [...]