Beyond Body Composition: 8 Benefits of Exercise

Beyond Body Composition: 8 Benefits of Exercise

Physical activity is not about gym mirror selfies or a flexed bicep. The benefits of exercise are often conflated with an aesthetic, and exercise itself conflated with vanity. The reality is exercise itself — moving heavy objects that challenge your body and/or moving...
7 ways exercise supports your immune system

7 ways exercise supports your immune system

In direct — increasing white blood cells — and indirect — increasing blood flow — ways, exercise improves your immune system. As researchers of a comprehensive literature review write, “Different studies suggest that regular physical exercise is directly related to...
Vitamins that help increase T cells

Vitamins that help increase T cells

A T cell is a type of white blood cell in your immune system that fight viruses. Well, virus. Each T cell is uniquely equipped to fight a single virus. To produce the optimal amount needed to fight off invaders, you need Vitamin C, A, and D.  What are T cells? T...
What weakens the immune system?

What weakens the immune system?

Aside from immune system diseases, most of the factors that weaken the immune system are preventable — like stress, lack of sleep, and alcohol intake. If you can avoid a generally healthy lifestyle, you can avoid many of the circumstances that weaken the immune...