Here’s a new study from researchers at Tufts to share over turkey if you’re looking to motivate older relatives. Even a little walking goes a LONG way: * Adults who walked at a pace faster than three miles per hour (mph) had a 50%, 53%, 50% lower risk of coronary heart …
Anyone who exercises knows intuitively that being fit not only makes you feel better, it sharpens your mind. Lots of studies have indicated a correlation between fitness and mental acuity. But the question has often lingered: is this just because people who are lucky enough to be primed genetically for fitness are …
Too often employers worry about improving employees’ physically fitness, but ignore the many other components that drive overall well being.
Though teachers and parents do it every day, there’s lots of evidence paying kids to learn/read/study is a waste of time. As Alfie Kohn, educational consultant, sums up the substantial body of research: Rewards are no more helpful at enhancing achievement than they are at fostering good values. At least …