The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.
Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal...
Doctors argue that genetics aren’t destiny when it comes to a person’s health, and a study appears to support that notion.
A healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, researchers found.
People at high genetic risk of a ...
Want to live longer? Choose the stairs over the elevator, a new review suggests.
Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from
Active women using the pill appear to receive an added bonus from their birth control, a new study says.
These women are less likely to suffer sprains and strains than women not on birth control, researchers reported recently in the journal
Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.
“It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,” said Dr. J...
You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.
It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) ...
People with Long COVID might be able to exercise to improve their health, something that up to now has been discouraged, a new study suggests.
“The World Health Organization [WHO]...
Desks that require folks to stand or move as they work also might help them produce better results on the job, a new study suggests.
People's brains became sharper when working at a desk that made them stand, step or walk rather than sit, results show.
Reasoning sc...
Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.
Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...
Some folks struggling with obesity appear to be hampered by their own genes when it comes to working off those extra pounds, a new study finds.
The weight room is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for folks trying to get into shape, a new study discovers.
Head and facial injuries related to weightlifting have increased sharply during the past decade for both men and women, researchers found.
Between...
If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you.
That's just not true, said Dr. Adil Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhar...
Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says.
Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an “authentic leadership” style, researchers report in the journal ...
Even a little physical activity can cut a person's stroke risk compared to being a complete couch potato, a new review shows.
Folks whose physical activity levels fell short of recommended guidelines still had a lower risk of stroke than those who got no exercise, resear...
A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says.
Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a ...
In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurologic...
Regular standing and walking activities in the classroom can aid in the fight against childhood obesity, a new study shows.
Children who took part in the Active Movement program experienced an 8% reduction in their waist...
Women might need a lot fewer daily steps to lower their risk of heart failure than they think, a new study suggests.
The usual recommendation is that people get 10,000 steps a day, but women ages 63 and older actually gain solid heart benefits from around 3,600 steps dai...
Junk food increases people's risk of colon cancer, as well as alcohol, lack of exercise and obesity.
Unfortunately, many Americans don't know about these risk factors for colon cancer, a new survey has found.
Colon and rectal cancers have been rising in people unde...
An open question for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound has been whether folks will keep the pounds off when they stop taking them.
Regular exercise could be the key to quitting the drugs without regaining weight, a new Danish study says.
“It is ...
Folks can lose weight even if they pack all their weekly exercise into one or two days, a new study finds.
Guidelines recommend that people get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous exercise.
“Weekend warriors�...
There's good news for females who think that men shed pounds faster than women do: New research shows women get more health benefits from exercise than men, even if they put in less effort.
When exercising regularly, women's risk of an early death or fatal heart event dr...
THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2024 (Health Day News) -- Schools that want little girls to get plenty of exercise might want to rethink their dress code.
A University of Cambridge study of more than 1 million kids in 135 countries found that in countries where most students wear sch...
Folks who get regular exercise are less likely to become infected with COVID or develop a severe case requiring a hospital stay, a new study finds.
Compared to couch potatoes, adults who adhere to U.S. physical activity guidelines have 10% lower odds of COVID infection a...
Pickleball has become the darling of older folks trying to stay in shape, but new research shows that with that popularity has come a surge in serious injuries.
Bone fractures related to pickleball have increased 90-fold over the last 20 years, with most injuries occurri...
Don't expect to sweat away the heart risks posed by sugary sodas and drinks, a new study warns.
Canadian researchers found that even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity protects against cardiovascular disease, it's not enough to counter the adverse...
Being active may help ease ongoing cancer pain.
That's the key takeaway from a study of more 10,600 people with a history of cancer and over 51,000 without the disease.
New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...
Exercise is crucial to recovering from a stroke, helping victims regain lost physical and mental function.
And stroke survivors are more likely to remain physically active -- or even exercise more than before -- if they have access to a neighborhood rec center or gym, a ...
Losing the use of an arm after a stroke can be devastating, but new research could offer survivors fresh hope.
The study found that a combination of targeted brain stimulation therapy, along with intense physical rehabilitation, can restore control of an affected arm or ...
Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.
An annual increase in aerobic fitness of 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published Jan. ...
Your office chair could be a killer.
New research shows that folks who spent most of their workday sitting were 16% more prone to an early death, compared to folks in non-sitting jobs.
The Taiwanese study did offer workers a glimmer of hope, however: Getting up &am...
Folks who drop pounds to help control their diabetes receive other substantial heath benefits for all their efforts, a new study says.
Substantial weight loss that led to even a short-lived remission in type 2 diabetes also prompted a 40% lower rate in heart disease and ...
Getting bored with your treadmill or exercise bike?
Picking up a couple dumbbells instead of lacing up your running shoes once in a while won't do your heart any harm, a new study reports.
Splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and re...
Using two feet or two wheels to get back and forth to work each day could reduce the inflammation that leads to cancer, heart disease and diabetes, new research shows.
So-called "active commuting" -- walking or biking to work -- for at least 45 minutes daily lowered leve...
Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you age, new research suggests.
The study focused on a crucial part of the hip joint anatomy called the femoral neck.
Finnish researchers found that large...
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Folks often feel more alert and savvy after a great workout, and dopamine might be the reason why.
A small, new study by British and Japanese researchers found higher levels of the "feel good" brain neurotransmitter were released...
Employees at many companies are urged to take advantage of free wellness programs focused on mindfulness, life coaching, better sleep and many other issues.
Too bad most won't actually boost their well-being, a new study of over 46,000 British workers finds.
Only o...
Snowstorms are blanketing the United States, prompting countless Americans to pick up snow shovels and clear walkways and driveways.
Shoveling snow is more than a chore, however -- it can be a health hazard.
The exertion of shoveling snow increases a person's risk ...
Using marijuana can help folks better enjoy a good workout, but it's not going to boost their athletic performance, a new study has found.
A small group of runners reported greater enjoyment and a more intense “runner's high” when they exercised after using marijuana...
Is that New Year's resolution to improve your fitness already looking less likely?
It can be tough to know where to start, said Benedikte Western, a research fellow at the University of Agder in Norway.
“It...
Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to managing stress during a potentially turbulent 2024, a new review argues.
People who exercise and practice mindfulness meditation together tend to have less worry, stress, anxiety and depression than those who only ...
Still weighing whether to make a New Year's resolution? Or perhaps regretting letting your healthy habits slide during the holidays?
Either way, the American Medical Association (AMA) has ten recommendations to help Americans improve their health in 2024.
“It is ...
Women are more likely to lose more muscle mass during space flight than men, a new lab study suggests.
Females participating in the extended bed rest study lost more leg muscle mass at two months than the men had lost at three months, results show.
The findings “...
Elite athletes who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest might have genetics that make them more vulnerable to heart disease, a new study suggests.
Analysis of more than 280 top-level endurance athletes revealed that 1 in 6 have measures that would normally suggest heart diseas...
Hours plunked down in front of the TV or staring at a phone screen in childhood could bring poor heart health decades later, a new study shows.
Finnish researchers say kids who were largely sedentary tended to turn into young adults who battled high cholesterol and other...
Regular exercise appears to enhance and even grow crucial areas of the human brain, new research using MRI scans shows.
It's long been known that physical activity is a brain-booster, but this international study illustrates ways this could be happening.
“With co...
Exercise can boost the quality of life of women who are battling advanced breast cancer, a new study has found.
Women who took part in a nine-month structured exercise program reported less fatigue and a better overall quality of life, according to results presented Thur...
Holiday festivities bring joy to many, but they also give rise to quite a few unhealthy habits, a new survey has found.
Two-thirds of people say they overindulge in food during the holidays, and nearly half (45%) said they take a break from exercise, according to a new s...
Women who enter menopause early could be at increased risk of muscle loss in their senior years, a new study suggests.
Conversely, the more extended a woman's reproductive period, the lower the risk of declining muscle mass as measured by handgrip strength.
"This s...