The old adage “use it or lose it” applies not only to our physical health but also to our cognitive health. We know that regular physical exercise is important, [...]
Simone Biles graced the balance beam in the 2019 World Championships and took the gold — without a single wobble. But for mere mortals, just getting through a 10-second, [...]
If you’re one of many people who occasionally abstain from eating for religious or health reasons, you’ll need to adjust your workout schedule, too, experts say. Exercise [...]
Whether you like to go for a nice daily stroll or hit the gym hard, there’s a chance you’ve been curious about the amount of calories various workouts burn. And [...]
Previous studies have demonstrated that a lower level of physical activity and more sitting time is linked to a higher risk of death. Does risk vary if a person has a genetic [...]
It’s known to improve flexibility and reduce stress, but can yoga help you lose weight too? Can yoga help you lose weight? There’s plenty of evidence to suggest it can [...]
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd edition) recommends that adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week. Hitting this benchmark [...]
Running is an extremely popular form of exercise, for good reason. It’s fun, requires minimal equipment and can be done pretty much anywhere. But people with overweight [...]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends American adults complete 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity each week or 75-150 minutes per week of [...]
You never had a problem losing or maintaining your weight before, but now the scale won’t move. It’s frustrating, but you’re not alone! As we get older, our [...]