Even a 2-Minute Walk Counts in New Physical Activity Guidelines
Take the stairs up to your office. Park a little further away from the grocery store. Walk your dog around the block. Carry out the…
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Body Talk
Only Endurance Exercise May Slow Aging
Running, swimming, cycling and other types of endurance exercise can slow cellular aging, but strength training may not, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at…
Read on6 Common Gym Mistakes to Avoid
Once you’ve taken all the right steps to find a gym suited to your needs, avoiding some common mistakes will ensure maximum results for the…
Read onSelecting the Right Style of Yoga for You
Yoga has many benefits, from increasing flexibility to reducing stress. The practice offers so much because of its multi-dimensional nature. In addition to its fluid…
Read onGet the Most From Your Cardio Workouts
You’ve made the decision to meet the 150-minutes-per-week goal of cardio workouts for better health. Now use these tips to make the most of these…
Read onHealth Tip: Exercise to Counteract Stress and Anxiety
(HealthDay News) — Exercise is a great way to preserve mental fitness and reduce stress and anxiety, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America says.…
Read onAn Action Plan When You Regain That Lost Weight
It’s the most frustrating part of dieting: Regaining the weight you worked so hard to lose. It helps to understand why this happens so you…
Read onTake 10 for Mindfulness
Feel yourself being pulled in a million directions and losing track of what’s really important? The meditative practice called mindfulness can help you get centered…
Read onWorking Out When Under the Weather
Every now and then you might not feel well enough to exercise and decide to skip a workout. But if you have a cold that…
Read on5 Strength-Training Mistakes to Avoid
Developing lean muscle mass is important for everyone — it can keep you active and independent throughout your life. But to maximize the benefits of…
Read onMedicine Balls: Exercise Tools That Add Fun to Fitness
Want to add a new type of challenge to your exercise routine? Consider working out with a medicine ball, an inexpensive fitness tool that’s exploding…
Read on‘Fitcations’ Are a Great Way to Shape Up
From a three-day bike race to raise awareness of a charitable cause, to adventure travel abroad, you can take exercise to a brand new level…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …