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Is Walking Every Morning Enough Exercise to Stay Fit?
It’s nearly impossible to leave your house in the morning these days without seeing dozens of people out walking. Some move quickly,...
Josh York


4 Things to Stop Doing After 5 P.M. If You Have High Cholesterol, According to Dietitians
High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, raising your risk for heart attack and stroke. Adopting lifestyle changes...
Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD


How Long Does It Take to Walk 10,000 Steps?
The amount of time needed to walk 10,000 steps depends on individual factors like walking speed and stride length, generally falling...
Emily Brown, MPH


6 Foods That Strengthen Your Bones
We all remember the classic childhood wisdom: drink your milk for strong bones. Turns out, Mom was onto something. Calcium is a...
John Gilpatrick


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
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