ORSince the weather warms up every year, I spend a lot of time gardening. I like to be outside where the birds sing. I am taking care of the plants and my mind can wander. And when I’m sore the next day, I can tell I’ve had some exercise. While many of us may not think of gardening as a traditional workout, research has shown that it provides many physical and mental benefits, including improving mood and boosting vitamin D levels from sunlight. A recent study of US adults ages…
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The week in review: May 29-June 2
This week, Psychiatric times discussed a wide variety of psychiatric issues and industry updates, from substance use among adolescents and young adults to managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Here are some highlights from the week. Understanding and managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/AdobeStock In his well-attended APA Annual Meeting 2023 session, Clinicians’ Guide to the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in the Era of Canned Warnings, Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP, discussed the emerging data on several important…
Read MoreI did 70 side dives every day for a week – here are my results
Side plank dips combine side plank and hip dips into a plank variation, sculpting stronger core muscles and strengthening your back and shoulders. I did 70 reps per side every day for a week to see what movement could do for my life (spoiler, sadly, no dramatic changes in seven days). To perform a hip side plank, simply hold a side plank with your elbow resting under your shoulder, then slowly lower your hip back to the floor and bring it back up again. Obviously, the movement takes more work…
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