The study involved nearly 90,000 people (average age 62, 56% women) taking part in the UK Biobank research project. All wore wrist accelerometers that recorded their...
For stroke survivors, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may boost fitness more than moderate-intensity workouts, a new study finds. The study included 82 people who’d had a...
Does cold weather seem to leave you with stiff, sore muscles? It’s not your imagination; there’s science behind the symptoms. Fortunately, you can relieve discomfort and...
Engaging in regular exercise is linked to multiple health benefits, including maintaining cognitive abilities and perhaps reducing the risk of dementia. Results from a study published...
After an afternoon of raking leaves from your lawn or pulling weeds from your garden, you may wonder how much all that activity counts toward your...
The recommendation to do strength training twice a week doesn’t mean that you have to pump a lot of iron and become a body builder. Doing...
Adding balance exercises to a hectic schedule might seem like one chore too many. How are you supposed to squeeze in another 30-minute regimen when you’re...
Trying to meet physical activity goals can be confusing: should you aim for a certain amount of time exercising or a certain number of...
Need a little oomph to boost your daily step count? Try reminders or incentives, suggests a randomized controlled trial published online April 7, 2024, by Circulation....
There are warnings just about everywhere you look: The coffee you’re about to drink is hot! Construction ahead! This product may contain peanuts! In many cases,...