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.
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
This level of grip strength is considered healthy for your age group
A simple grip test can offer an early clue to your health — and whether your body is aging as it should.
30 minutes less in the chair can extend life, new research shows
New research suggests that very small changes in everyday life can have a greater impact than many people realize.
These choices in your 20s and 30s may shape your health for the rest of your life
Research suggests that decisions made early in adulthood have a significant impact on health later in life.
Research explains why exercise habits are so hard to maintain
Many people want to be more physically active but stop again after a short time. Research points to an explanation that is often overlooked.
5–7 minutes of intensive exercise can reduce the risk of premature death
New research findings suggest that very small amounts of physical activity may have a greater impact than previously assumed.