Only about half of all American adults meet the national guidelines for aerobic activity and only about one-fifth meet the combined aerobic and strength-training goals.…
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Stress abounds during the holiday season, but you can ease it, an expert says. The way to manage stress is to recognize it and take…
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Just because your upper arms are temporarily hidden under sweaters and jackets doesn’t mean you should neglect them. Here’s how to tone them with weights…
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From Halloween through New Year’s, holiday weight gain affects people the world over and, according to a study published in the New England Journal of…
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If you’ve ever experienced an immobilizing sense of panic when faced with a difficult or threatening situation, you’re not alone. It turns out that the…
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Don’t shrug off working your delts, the muscles of your shoulders. Besides assisting with good posture, strong shoulders help you lift and carry items with…
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You’ve worked hard to curb mindless eating by not watching TV with a bag of chips in your lap, and you log everything you do…
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The most common misconception about weight training is that it adds bulky muscle mass, a fear of some women. While elite male lifters can —…
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Research published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights two important steps for improving diet and exercise habits. The first is getting practical and…
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What is the perfect amount of fats and carbohydrates for a healthy diet? Scientists from McMaster University in Canada analyzed food diaries from more than…
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If you’re looking for incentives to hit the gym, new research suggests that staying in good shape may help preserve brain structure, boost memory, and…
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Binge-watching episodes of your favorite shows does no favors for your brain, an expert warns. “It’s important to recognize that the brain is not an…
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