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What Happens if Your Heart Rate Is Too High During Exercise?
If you wear a Fitbit, Apple Watch or a similar wearable while working out, you already know that you have a useful tool right at your...
Emily Laurence


How Exercise Affects Your Brain
It May Help You Pay Attention Have you checked your individual alpha peak frequency (iAPF) lately? Probably not, unless your doctor...
Paul Frysh


What Happens to Your Body When You Walk Every Day
Many medical professionals and health organizations advocate the importance of regular physical activity to promote health and...
Cathy Nelson


Weights are fine, but there’s a better option: The top exercise to gain strength at home, says Harvard
Most people experience fluctuations in muscle mass due to aging, sedentary lifestyles, or other factors, but you do not need a gym...
Betania Vidal


Tips to Keep Joints Healthy
Stay in Motion It's the golden rule of joint health: The more you move, the less stiffness you'll have. Whether you're reading, working,...
Jabeen Begum, MD


Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
Add Zing to Your Meals Onions and garlic are your allies in the kitchen and in the bedroom. They may help you make more and better...
Paige Fowler


‘Exercise snacks’ — even a few minutes a day — can boost your health
It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is. “Exercise...
Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN


We Tried It: 6-6-6 Walking Challenge
The 6-6-6 walking trend is a new, low-impact exercise trend. It comes after the 12-3-30 trend, which involves walking at a 12 percent...
Sarah Choi


Top 10 Exercises to Relieve Shoulder Pain and Tightness
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and bring your awareness to your shoulders, noticing how they feel. Chances are you’ll feel some...
Emily Cronkleton


These 7 creatine-rich foods can boost performance, muscle recovery and brain health
Creatine, a substance that provides energy to the cells in our muscles, is a wildly popular supplement for exercise. Although you may be...
Caroline Kee


Resistance training is the right way to tire your brain and body for better sleep, according to a study
Want better sleep in your older years? Time to grab some weights. Exercise, but particularly those workouts that incorporate resistance...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN


4 Immediate Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
While the long-term benefits of exercise are certainly worth the wait—stronger bones, more muscle mass, and a healthier heart, to name a...
K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.


Should You Use a Protein Powder?
A registered dietitian gives the inside scoop on one of the most popular diet supplements. Scoop, blend and drink — protein powder is a...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
Being in shape has a greater impact on heart health and longevity than the number on the scale, according to a recent study. People...
Alyssa Hui-Anderson


Does Walking Lower Blood Pressure? A Registered Nurse Explains
Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Studies have shown that people who use walking as a...
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN


Walking Just 30 Minutes a Day Can Lead to These Results for Your Body
Walking for 30 minutes daily has many physical and mental benefits, such as improved heart health, decreased risk of chronic diseases,...
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT


Resistance Training Improves Sleep Quality Better Than Cardio, Study Finds
If you’re looking for a better night’s rest, hitting the gym to lift some weights could be the answer, according to a new report....
Laura Hensley
6 high-protein vegetables that can help you build muscle
Believe it or not, eating vegetables can help you build muscle . Veggies are known for their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber,...
Natalie Rizzo


New study shows physical activity is top predictor of when you might die
If you need one more reason to follow through on your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise next year, consider this headline from a...
Richard Chin


12 Good Things That Can Go Bad
1. Exercise You can do a number on your body if you hit the gym too hard. Overuse can damage joints, tendons, ligaments, and even your...
Poonam Sachdev
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