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1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Have Benefits of 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion

May 3, 2016

For many of us, the most pressing question about exercise is: How little can I get away with? The answer, according to a sophisticated new study of interval training, may be [...]

This Type of Exercise May Actually Help You Live Longer

May 2, 2016

The question For older adults, a raft of research supports the health and longevity benefits of exercise, particularly aerobic activity. Might strength training, which helps [...]

How to Break a Weight-Loss Plateau

April 1, 2016

If you find yourself trying to shed pounds that just don’t seem to budge, it’s easy to get discouraged or feel like you’ll never reach your goal weight. But [...]

10 Ways to Lose 2 Pounds a Week

March 15, 2016

If you want to lose weight the healthy way and keep the pounds off for good, you should slim down at a slow and steady rate. Most experts recommend that you lose roughly 1-2 [...]

The One Secret To Boosting Your Metabolism

March 1, 2016

Metabolism: what comes to mind when you hear that word? Frustration? Anxiety? Dead End? What if I told you to think about your metabolism in a new way. What if we removed all [...]

How Much Water Should I Drink Each Day?

March 1, 2016

We are all roughly two-thirds water. It makes up about three-quarters of our lean body mass, about 10% of our fat, and in terms of the amount of time we could live without [...]

Which Type of Exercise is Best for the Brain?

February 17, 2016

Some forms of exercise may be much more effective than others at bulking up the brain, according to a remarkable new study in rats. For the first time, scientists compared [...]

Tough Workouts May Not Lead to Weight Loss

February 1, 2016

New research casts doubt on the commonly held belief that taking more exercise always helps you lose weight. A study in the journal Current Biology suggests that if you jog [...]

Here Are 7 Things That Will Make You Happier in 7 Seconds

February 1, 2016

Think about something you love. Imagine how you would feel if you lost it. Now be happy you have it. Research shows savoring has powerful affects on well-being. Take a nap. [...]

10 Weight-Loss Cheats That Don’t Involve the Gym

January 27, 2016

The equation to dropping unwanted pounds is pretty much a no-brainer. Torch more calories than you take in. And while that’s a non-negotiable, how you actually slay [...]

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