Walking: Still the Starting Line for Fitness

Being physically active is one of the most important steps people of all ages can take to improve their health. Yet despite everything we know…
Read onBeing physically active is one of the most important steps people of all ages can take to improve their health. Yet despite everything we know…
Read onWeekly fitness guidelines can seem like a laundry list of to-do’s that you just can’t get done — 30 minutes of cardio at least five…
Read onMost people know that regular exercise and healthy eating can help you age better. But you may be surprised to learn that participating in activities…
Read onLow back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in…
Read onWhen it comes to sleep, people seem to have different needs. But how much sleep is best for your heart? A new analysis of 11…
Read onDepression, anxiety or other forms of mental distress may significantly boost the risk of heart disease among older adults, new research from Australia suggests. The…
Read onIf you’ve been enjoying a lot of time off this summer, a new analysis has good news: All that vacationing might lengthen your life. The…
Read onIt’s an age-old question, whether it’s better to exercise before or after eating. Research done in the United Kingdom might provide the impetus for some…
Read onMany studies have pointed to the serious health threats of long periods of uninterrupted sitting at home or at work. Even if you get in…
Read onWhile the total number of U.S. deaths from heart disease has declined in recent years, it has stayed the same for younger women. This prompted…
Read onMaybe it’s time to retire the office cubicle. A new study suggests that open workspaces without partitions between desks encourage employees to be more active…
Read onSports-medicine research has called into question the value of warm-ups and cool-downs, and cast doubt on whether they really prevent muscle soreness. However, there are…
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