Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps

Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps

Endorphins are natural “feel good” hormones and are made in the brain during intense physical activity. Photo / 123rf OPINION Happiness is almost a worldwide obsession these days. Self-help bookstore shelves and online websites are full of offers that promise to help you find or achieve happiness. We could define happiness as just “feel good”. … Read more

Intense Workouts May Be Detrimental to Mental Health and Memory

Intense Workouts May Be Detrimental to Mental Health and Memory

A new study from Dartmouth College researchers has found that when it comes to intense gym workouts and mental health, less can be more. Study participants who exercised at low intensity performed better on some memory tasks than those who exercised intensely. And men and women who did intense workouts, as measured by their Fitbits, … Read more

Destiny’s Child’s gruelling training regime revealed

Destiny’s Child’s gruelling training regime revealed

Destiny’s Child’s grueling combination of stage and exercise was encouraged by Beyonce’s father, Mathew Knowles. Photo/Getty Images Beyoncé sang while running on a treadmill as part of her Olympic-style workout with Destiny’s Child. Her former bandmate Michelle Williams, 43, said the grueling mix of stage and exercise was encouraged by Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, 70, … Read more