Exercise

How Should You Work Out in Each Decade?

February 15, 2023

Golfing 60-somethings might seem a cliche – but a study found that it is the best workout for the over 65s. So which activities are best suited to other life stages? [...]

What Types of Exercise Reduce Inflammation?

February 7, 2023

Inflammation is a word that gets thrown around a lot—and for good reason. When inflammation is chronic (rather than acute), meaning it’s slow, cumulative, and lasting [...]

For Longevity, How Important is Muscle Strength?

February 1, 2023

While aerobic exercise has long taken the lead in physical activity guidelines, researchers are finding that biceps curls and bench presses might be equally important for [...]

Can Walking Lower Your Blood Sugar?

February 1, 2023

Just like your natural melatonin levels fall and rise at certain times of the day, so does your blood sugar. After you eat, your blood sugar increases, and the [...]

Should You Exercise While Intermittent Fasting?

January 24, 2023

Intermittent fasting can help you lose weight because you’re eating fewer calories during your eating window (via Men’s Health). The key to burning fat during [...]

Can You Weight Lift Your Way to Weight Loss?

January 19, 2023

Look at a bodybuilder who has bulked up with bulging muscles, and it might not seem that lifting weights can shed pounds. But first impressions can be deceiving. Instead, [...]

Does Your City Support an Active Lifestyle?

January 10, 2023

Out of the 100 biggest U.S. cities, Honolulu, San Francisco, and New York do the most to promote healthy habits, according to a new study. At the very bottom of the list: [...]

Is it Safe to Work Out While You’re Sick?

January 10, 2023

When a dead-of-winter cold — with its totally pleasant symptoms such as a runny nose and non-stop sneezing — hits you like a ton of bricks, you might debate whether [...]

What Are the Best Exercises to Reduce Inflammation?

January 5, 2023