Jesper Bengtson
Your standing desk may not protect your heart, and it could raise a different risk
A study of more than 83,000 adults tracked for nearly seven years found standing did not lower heart disease risk.
6 evidence-backed habits that lower cortisol, and may protect your long-term health
Chronic stress raises heart risk. These six habits have the research to back them.
Walking more throughout the day may undo much of the harm from hours of sitting
Wrist-worn data on 72,000 adults suggests a daily step target can offset much of the risk of long sedentary hours.
Why the AHA says your eating pattern matters more for your heart than any single food
The AHA's 2026 guidance drops superfoods and puts the whole diet in the spotlight.
Your walking speed may predict how long you’ll live – here are the thresholds
A landmark JAMA analysis pooled nine studies and found walking pace tracked survival in older adults.
Less than 60 minutes of lifting per week may cut your heart attack risk by nearly half
A study of nearly 13,000 adults found the heart benefit peaks well below an hour.