People often feel an immediate mental boost after exercise. The effect was thought to be short-lived, but a study published online Dec. 10, 2024, by the...
Exercising regularly is important for preventing dementia. But if it’s hard to rack up the recommended amount of activity during the five-day work week (150 minutes...
What’s in style? The question doesn’t just relate to fashion. Indeed, even exercise styles go in and out of vogue, echoing trends fueled by social media...
I’m 63 and take brisk walks for a total of two to three hours a week, just like you recommend. But the rest of the time...
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...
