For
kids, the key to better grades in school may involve being more active
outside of the classroom. A new study looked at the link between
exercise and better academic performance. Students who participated in
sports or were more active performed better in school. Physical activity
may improve brain function and thinking skills by increasing blood and
oxygen flow to the brain. Source Link
A
glass of red wine each day can be good for your heart, and now there’s
evidence that it can also battle a leading cause of death for women.
Researchers say that compounds found in red wine can lower estrogen
levels, reducing the risk of breast cancer. Moderate alcohol use is
believed to raise the risk for breast cancer because it raises estrogen
levels. Source Link
If your boss is stressed and taking it out on you, tell him to hit the gym. A new study found that supervisors who exercised were less likely to vent their frustrations toward subordinates. Only moderate exercise one or two days a week was necessary to help ease the tirades, and the type of exercise didn’t matter. Source Link
