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.
What research says about ideal exercise heart rates
You might think you’re training smart, but your heart could be telling a very different story mid-workout.
How much walking is healthy in your 60s? Experts weigh in
International health authorities have emphasized the importance of daily physical activity for many years.The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that regular physical activity can...
Study links popular weight-loss drugs to loss of muscle mass
As medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro gain widespread use, scientists are examining how rapid weight reduction affects the body.
Expert breaks down how many push-ups people typically manage at different ages
A simple push-up test can reveal more about your long-term strength and health than you might expect.
The needle-free weight loss drug could become available next year
A potential new treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes is moving closer to approval - will it become Ozempic 2.0?
Many athletes misjudge their food and hydration choices – do you?
Many athletes work meticulously on training and recovery, yet one fundamental element is often underestimated: food.