A small daily dose of nature may be the perfect prescription for stress. An eight-week study found that people who spent at least 20 minutes…
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We know that the amount of sitting Americans do is now considered a health threat. Researchers estimate that the average adult spends more than 8…
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To support your hip joints, you need to strengthen the muscles that support them. This can help prevent or relieve hip pain and guard against…
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Sweating it out on a treadmill is great, especially when the weather is bad. You might even be motivated by watching exciting vistas on an…
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Playing singles tennis is a great way to have fun and exercise, and if you have access to an indoor court, it can be a…
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Many studies have shown that color affects both mood and behavior. Color can help you go from sad to happy or angry to calm. When…
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Guarding against injury means increasing both flexibility and strength. Target the muscles that support your ankles to protect your joints by strength-training two or three…
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Want two moves that will effectively develop your lower body? Then add lunges and squats to your strength-training workout. These exercises primarily use your own…
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Flexibility in your upper body is important for many everyday activities you take for granted, like twisting and turning while backing out of a parking…
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Upper body strength is important at every age, but you don’t need to be a bodybuilder to benefit from working your pectoral, or chest, muscles.…
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Between the fresh air and the interesting scenery, running outdoors can be invigorating. But there are safety precautions to take when you leave a protected…
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If you were up all night and you ache all over the next morning, your lack of sound slumber might be to blame. New research…
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