Exercise
Aerobic exercise may outperform every other treatment for chronic knee pain
A large new BMJ review ranked simple aerobic activity above every other exercise type tested.
Strength Training
Resistance bands vs. free weights: which actually builds more muscle?
A new trial in older adults finds elastic bands hold their own against dumbbells.
Exercise
20 minutes a day could make a difference to bowel cancer risk
New British research suggests that everyday exercise may have an impact on the risk of bowel cancer.
Exercise
How fast should you walk? The speed by age that predicts your health
Your everyday walking pace is one of the simplest health signals you can measure at home.
Strength Training
How much should you be able to lift? Squat, bench and deadlift by age
A study of 809,986 powerlifting entries shows what strong looks like at every age.
Exercise
Aerobic exercise may outperform every other treatment for chronic knee pain
A large new BMJ review ranked simple aerobic activity above every other exercise type tested.
Strength Training
Resistance bands vs. free weights: which actually builds more muscle?
A new trial in older adults finds elastic bands hold their own against dumbbells.
Exercise
20 minutes a day could make a difference to bowel cancer risk
New British research suggests that everyday exercise may have an impact on the risk of bowel cancer.
Exercise
How fast should you walk? The speed by age that predicts your health
Your everyday walking pace is one of the simplest health signals you can measure at home.
Timing of exercise may affect blood sugar levels
A simple change in your daily routine could make a real difference in how your body handles blood sugar.
Walking after surgery may improve patients’ recovery
New research shows that patients who walk more after surgery often experience fewer complications and are able to leave the hospital sooner.
How you can reduce the risk of dementia and stroke, according to a new report
A new statement from the American Heart Association explains, according to Medical News Today, how lifestyle, environmental factors, and social conditions can influence brain...
Expert: Consistency matters more than intense exercise
An expert points out that many people overlook one important type of exercise.
Women should train harder after breast cancer surgery, new study suggests
New research indicates that women may be able to engage in more intensive exercise after breast cancer surgery than previously recommended.
These jobs provide the most steps in daily life
Many people talk about daily step goals, and work plays a much larger role in this than many realize.A report from Healthline, described by...