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…
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Working Workouts Into Your Life
Weekly 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 onHealth Tip: Find Activities You Enjoy
(HealthDay News) — Most people know that regular exercise and healthy eating can help you age better. But you may be surprised to learn that…
Read onLow Back Pain? These Exercises May Help
Low 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 onFor a Healthier Heart, Stick to 6 to 8 Hours of Sleep
When 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 onMore Evidence Ties Stress to Heart Trouble
Depression, 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 onTake a Vacation, Your Heart Will Thank You
If 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 onExercising on an Empty Stomach: Good Idea or Not?
It’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 onTaking a Stand at Work
Many 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 on6 Steps for Promoting Heart Health in Women
While 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 onStressed at Work? Open Office Plan Might Help
Maybe 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 onWhat Comes First: Warm-Up or Stretching?
Sports-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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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 …