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.
Research reviews the effects of common supplements in strength training
Shakers, powders and promises fill today’s gyms, but research suggests only a few supplements make any real difference.
New study shows when fitness and strength begin to decline
A long-term Swedish study provides new insight into the age at which the body’s strength and fitness start to fade.
How exercise needs to change after 50, according to experts
Many people stick to their familiar workout routines throughout life. But the body changes with age, and training should change as well.
Natural ways to lower your cholesterol levels
High cholesterol is rarely noticeable in everyday life, but it plays an important role in overall health and can often be reduced.
How Putin stays fit at 73: Diet, routine, and discipline
The health of the Russian president is frequently discussed, and the limited publicly available information offers only partial insight into his daily health habits.
Vacuuming may be linked to lower mortality
New research suggests that ordinary light activities may play a greater role in health than many people realize.