Exercise

You don’t have to lose weight to improve your heart health, research suggests

If you carry extra weight, what you do each day may matter more for your heart than the number on the scale.

8 minutes of exercise can lower your blood pressure

You don't need to spend hours at the gym to improve your blood pressure. Research shows that one particular type of exercise can make a significant difference in just a short amount of time.

Short on steps? Picking up the pace for 30 minutes may lower death risk

Hitting a high daily step count is not the only way to walk your way to a longer life, a large new UK study suggests.

How much should you be able to deadlift? Strength norms by age and sex

A huge new look at nearly a million powerlifting attempts puts a real number on your pull at every age.

How many pull-ups should you be able to do? Amount sorted by age and sex

The number you crank out from a dead hang is a surprisingly honest grade on your upper body, and the standard shifts with every decade.

You don’t have to lose weight to improve your heart health, research suggests

If you carry extra weight, what you do each day may matter more for your heart than the number on the scale.

8 minutes of exercise can lower your blood pressure

You don't need to spend hours at the gym to improve your blood pressure. Research shows that one particular type of exercise can make a significant difference in just a short amount of time.

Short on steps? Picking up the pace for 30 minutes may lower death risk

Hitting a high daily step count is not the only way to walk your way to a longer life, a large new UK study suggests.

How much should you be able to deadlift? Strength norms by age and sex

A huge new look at nearly a million powerlifting attempts puts a real number on your pull at every age.

The World’s Healthiest People Share Their Daily Habits You Can Start Today

Ever wondered why some people live well into their 90s and 100s with barely a wrinkle in their health?The answer may lie in...

How Many Push-Ups a Day for Visible Results? The Real Number Might Surprise You

Push-ups are one of the most effective and accessible exercises out there. But how many do you really need to do to see your...

Get Rid of Neck and Shoulder Tension Without Expensive Treatments

Stress and anxiety can easily build up as tension in your neck and shoulders, sometimes leading to chronic pain.Here’s a quick guide with...

The World’s Oldest Practicing Doctor at 102 Reveals His Secrets to a Healthy Life

Neurologist Howard Tucker is 102 years old and the world’s oldest practicing doctor.Here, he shares his best advice on how to keep both...

This Surprising Body Part Reveals How Fit You Really Are

A new study suggests the length of your fingers could reveal how fit you really are.But how much can your hands actually tell...

10 Stretches to Unlock Stiff Joints and Feel Better Fast

Feeling achy and stiff after sitting at your desk all day or sleeping in an awkward position? You're not alone.Stiff joints affect many...