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18 Oct
Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

Kids with good physical fitness are more likely to grow into teens with better mental health and brain function, a new study has found.

Children who performed better at shuttle sprints scored better on cognitive tests as teenagers, researchers found.

In addition, b...

26 Sep
Being a 'Weekend Warrior' Can Cut Your Odds for 200 Diseases

Being a 'Weekend Warrior' Can Cut Your Odds for 200 Diseases

There’s good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek.

“Weekend warrior” workouts are just as beneficial a...

09 Sep
Vaping Could Make Young Adults Physically Weaker

Vaping Could Make Young Adults Physically Weaker

In exercise bike tests, twentysomethings who'd been vaping for at least two years had much lower exercise capacity than those who didn't, and the losses were equal to those of folks who'd spent a similar amount of time smoking.

The vaping young adults "found it harder to...

25 Jul
Is There a Peak Performance Age for Olympians?

Is There a Peak Performance Age for Olympians?

The Olympics are often described as a rare, once-in-a-lifetime shot at international sports glory.

That may be more true for Olympic track and field competitors than other athletes, a new study reports.

There appears to be a peak performance age for track and field...

12 Jul
Four in 10 Cancer Cases, Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle

Four in 10 Cancer Cases, Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle

Nearly half of cancer deaths and 4 of 10 cases of cancer are linked to a person's lifestyle, a new study says.

Cigarette smoking remains the biggest cancer risk, contributing to 30% of cancer deaths and 20% of cancer cases, results show.

But excess body weight, dri...

17 Jun
Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits

Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits

Exercising in natural surroundings -- a jog through a park, a bicycle ride along a trail -- could be more beneficial than working out indoors, a new review suggests.<...

06 Mar
Even Couch Potatoes Reap Health Reward From 10,000 Steps Per Day

Even Couch Potatoes Reap Health Reward From 10,000 Steps Per Day

The more steps a person can fit into their day, the lower their risk of early death and heart disease, regardless of how much a couch potato they are otherwise, a new study shows.

People who are sedentary for more than 11 hours a day gain the same health benefits from wa...

02 Feb
Neighborhood Gyms Can Be a Lifeline for Stroke Survivors

Neighborhood Gyms Can Be a Lifeline for Stroke Survivors

Exercise is crucial to recovering from a stroke, helping victims regain lost physical and mental function.

And stroke survivors are more likely to remain physically active -- or even exercise more than before -- if they have access to a neighborhood rec center or gym, a ...

31 Jan
Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk

Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk

Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.

An annual increase in aerobic fitness of 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published Jan. ...

17 Jan
Walking, Biking to Work Lowers Inflammation That Could Trigger Disease

Walking, Biking to Work Lowers Inflammation That Could Trigger Disease

Using two feet or two wheels to get back and forth to work each day could reduce the inflammation that leads to cancer, heart disease and diabetes, new research shows.

So-called "active commuting" -- walking or biking to work -- for at least 45 minutes daily lowered leve...

25 Oct
Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting

Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting

Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests.

Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may offset that risk, researchers found.

"If people, for any reason, a...

06 Sep
Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds

Fitter Folks Need Fewer Psychiatric Meds, Study Finds

Being fit doesn't just help your body -- it also helps your mind, a new study reports.

People in better physical condition appear to have less need for drugs to treat mood disorders, Norwegian researchers have found.

"We find that people who are in better shape fil...

22 Aug
Stay Fit to Avoid A-Fib and Stroke

Stay Fit to Avoid A-Fib and Stroke

People can help reduce their odds of developing atrial fibrillation or stroke through one piece of standard medical advice: stay fit.

According to a new study in 15,000 people, physical fitness was found to have a lower likelihood of these conditions. The findings will b...

02 Aug
Fitness Routine Helps First Lady Jill Biden Build 'Inner Strength'

Fitness Routine Helps First Lady Jill Biden Build 'Inner Strength'

First Lady Jill Biden gains at least some of her inner strength by working on her physical strength.

Featured in the September issue of Women's Health magazine, Biden, 72, talks about waking at 5:45 a.m. most days to fit in a workout.

That includes jogging...

12 Jul
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds

As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds

Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.

It's also racking up injuries -- both overuse type and acute traumas -- often in those aged 50 and up.

A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when th...

08 Jul
Dancing Your Way to Better Health

Dancing Your Way to Better Health

Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes.

Dancing has many health benefits, according to a doctor from the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., who is a competitive ballroom dance...

03 Jul
Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms

Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms

A man's cardio fitness might influence whether he'll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.

Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing colon and lung cancers, rese...

14 Feb
Ready, Set, Go!  How to Start Running to Stay Fit

Ready, Set, Go!  How to Start Running to Stay Fit

Running is a fantastic workout. It burns fat, improves heart function and strengthens bones.

Yet, that first step out the door in a new pair of running shoes might seem intimidating. It can also cause injury if you're not properly prepared.

That's why it's helpfu...

30 Jan
Step Up! Here's How to Start a Healthy Walking Habit

Step Up! Here's How to Start a Healthy Walking Habit

Starting a walking routine is simple because it requires so little: comfortable, supportive walking shoes and your own two feet.

Unlike gym workouts, the initial expense is small and the schedule is flexible.

"Walking's a great way to work out because we ca...

12 Jan
What Exercise 'Snack' Is Best for Your Health?

What Exercise 'Snack' Is Best for Your Health?

Millions of adults spend too much time at a desk or in front of a screen, and experts have long advised them to sit less, move more.

But if lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar and a mood boost are the goals, what's the bare minimum of movement that will get the job d...

17 Oct
Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame

Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame

After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.

For the study, the researchers ...

09 Sep
Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness

Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness

Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.

"The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of li...

31 Aug
'Healthier' Option? Fit Teens Are More Likely to Vape

'Healthier' Option? Fit Teens Are More Likely to Vape

It might seem incongruous, but new research suggests that teens who engage in more physical activity may

23 Aug
Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID

Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID

Looking for a new reason to work out?

Here's a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large international research review has found.

And, if you do get COVID,

08 Aug
Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study

Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study

Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims.

The findings are based on a comprehensive review of more ...

19 Jul
Using Pot May Impede Female Athletes' Performance

Using Pot May Impede Female Athletes' Performance

Medical and recreational marijuana use has surged across the United States as more states legalize the drug, but young female athletes may want to think twice before t...

12 Jul
Do You Live in America's Fittest City? Experts Rank Best to Worst

Do You Live in America's Fittest City? Experts Rank Best to Worst

Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been named the fittest city in America.

Meanwhile, the title of the least fit city goes to Oklahoma City, according to the

18 Jun
Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise

Both Food and Drink Keep You Hydrated for Summer Exercise

Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says.

"For summer workouts, it's important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed," said sports dietitian Kristen Ch...

28 Feb
Staying Fit May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

Staying Fit May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

If there was something you could do to ward off Alzheimer's disease, would you do it?

If so, a new study has a suggestion: Get moving.

Participants who were most physically fit were 33% less likely to develop

03 Feb
Exercise Might Boost Outcomes for People Battling Esophageal Cancer

Exercise Might Boost Outcomes for People Battling Esophageal Cancer

Alan Holman didn't stop exercising when told he had cancer, and he's glad of it, now that U.K. researchers say moderate exercise may improve chemotherapy outcomes in esophageal cancer patients.

Holman, 70, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2016, shortly af...

26 Dec
Shoveling Snow? Beware of Heart Hazards

Shoveling Snow? Beware of Heart Hazards

Don't let a picture-perfect snowfall turn deadly.

Shoveling snow can cause heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest in folks with heart conditions and even in those who are unaware that they have heart disease, the

23 Nov
Housework Might Boost Your Body & Mind

Housework Might Boost Your Body & Mind

Seniors, looking for a way to stay mentally quick and physically strong? Start scrubbing.

Researchers from Singapore say housework may be a key to keeping your brain sharp as you age.