Exercise

Why your body fights back when you try to lose weight

Your body isn’t sabotaging your weight loss, it’s protecting you. Here’s how biology, not willpower, shapes why keeping weight off is so hard.

Redefining fitness after 50 is essential if you want to avoid injuries

You can stay strong and active well into your 50s and 60s, but your body needs you to train differently.

Major study finds gender gap in exercise’s heart benefits

A new study suggests women might achieve the same heart-health benefits as men with far less exercise.

Exercise can protect your mental health from poor eating habits

New research suggests that your diet could harm your mental health, but exercise might offer some protection.

Swimming strengthens body and mind after 60

Experts point to swimming as a form of exercise that may bring even greater benefits for both body and mind.

Why your body fights back when you try to lose weight

Your body isn’t sabotaging your weight loss, it’s protecting you. Here’s how biology, not willpower, shapes why keeping weight off is so hard.

Redefining fitness after 50 is essential if you want to avoid injuries

You can stay strong and active well into your 50s and 60s, but your body needs you to train differently.

Major study finds gender gap in exercise’s heart benefits

A new study suggests women might achieve the same heart-health benefits as men with far less exercise.

Exercise can protect your mental health from poor eating habits

New research suggests that your diet could harm your mental health, but exercise might offer some protection.

A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart

A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.

Longer walks linked to major reduction in heart disease risk, study finds

A new study shows that just one or two steady 10–15 minute walks a day can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

New report reveals toxins in popular protein powders

Popular protein powders appear to contain something few consumers expect.

Less than a minute exercise a day could cut your risk of early death by 38 percent

A new study reveals that under one minute of daily activity may significantly improve your health.

Running without stopping: What’s normal for your age?

Is your running distance normal? Here’s what experts say.

New study shows how few steps it takes to improve your health

Regular movement, even on just a few days each week, can make a meaningful difference for long-term health and longevity.