In This Issue The Body and the Brain
In 1999 a landmark study by James A. Blumenthal, Ph.D.,
reshaped how we view the connection between exercise and
well-being. According to this study three 45-minute sessions a
week of cycling or walking/jogging at moderate to high intensity
for four months was "just as effective at treating depression as
was Zoloft or even a combination of exercise and Zoloft."
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A study in 2005 by Robert W. Motl et al. showed that a six month low-intensity program of walking or resistance/flexibility training reduced depression and increased self confidence of sedentary older adults. More recently, "a review of over 80 studies by Strohle, A., concluded that exercise Credentials:
clinical depression - and has proved to be effective for
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We've known all along that exercise is good for the body. We
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may also have suspected that it's good for our mental health. Now we know for sure. The bottom line: exercise is good for the
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on? Well, neither did I. But, in the spirit of, if
it works for him it will probably work for us, here are David Kirchhoff's six favorite Resources
snacks*: 1. Apples - Mr. Kirchhoff states that one apple can be sliced into eighths, which are 2 bites each. 16 bites for 100 calories. 2. Beef Jerky - Not on my personal list of foods to snack on, but few calories and lots of protein according to Mr. Kirchhoff.
3. Salsa and Vegetables - Instead of crackers and chips. That's a
hard recommendation to swallow, but Mr. Kirchhoff suggests mixing up the vegetables to include, in addition to carrots and celery, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet peppers and
4. Fat-free Greek yogurt - Plenty of protein, not too many calories.
5. 94% fat-free microwave popcorn - Needless to say.
6. Grapes - A friend of Mr. Kirchhoff calls grapes "nature's candy".
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