THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You don’t need a new diet plan or a gym membership to improve your health in 2026.
New research suggests that very small daily changes like sleeping a few extra minutes, moving a little more and eating slightly...
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Exercising and eating right can help a pregnant woman significantly reduce her risk for gestational diabetes, a new evidence rev...
THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Regular physical activity — especially walking — can significantly reduce fatigue among people with colon can...
THURSDAY, Jan. 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Depressed folks might benefit as much from working out as they would from resting on a therapist’s couch, a new evidence review says.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you are looking to lower your stress levels this year, hitting the gym — or going for a brisk walk — migh...
FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A steady uptick on your scale is a nasty side effect of middle age.
Most adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and their 40s — and there’s more bad news about this "middle-age spread."
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study...
TUESDAY, Nov. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most kiddos ages 2 to 4 aren’t moving nearly enough each day, even when they attend preschool, a new UK study finds.
Researchers tracked the activity levels of 419 preschoolers in England and Scotland using special ac...
TUESDAY, Nov. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitter bodies and muscles could keep brains young and fit, too, a new study suggests.
“Healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier, youthful brains,” said s...
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to warding off excess fat, boosting exercise levels while improving your diet may be most effective, rather than focusing on either exercise or diet alone.
That’s the finding from a seven-year study of al...
TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Early morning practices may cost college athletes valuable zzz's, according to a new study.
Researchers at The Ohio State University analyzed more than 27,500 nights of sleep from 359 varsity athletes over a five-year perio...
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People facing a major surgery might understandably think they need to conserve their energy, both for the procedure as well as the rehabilitation to follow.
But they’d be better off if they engaged in “prehabil...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A common diabetes drug could be sabotaging the health benefits that a patient might expect from a daily walk, a new study says.
TUESDAY, Nov. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Strength training may actually do more than just help build muscle. It could be even better than running when it comes to protecting against diabetes and unhealthy weight gain.
In a recently published study using mice fed a...
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Exercise can help women with advanced breast cancer better withstand both cancer treatments and t...
THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Home exercises can effectively ease knee pain caused by cartilage tears and arthritis, apparently with or ...
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women benefit much more from exercise than men, reaping many more gains with considerably less work, a new study reports.
With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death fr...
FRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitness and calorie counting apps are meant to boost people’s spirits, helping them become healthier by tracking their progress.
But many find them to be a complete downer and an utter detriment, a new study says.
<...THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Fun-sized” bits of exercise sprinkled throughout the day might help boost the fitness of inactive folks, ...
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids are more likely to become couch potatoes — or enthusiastically active — based on what they see their parents doing day-to-day, a new study says.
The example set by moms and dads appears to contribute to ...
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive.
However, that do...
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.
Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U....
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey?
Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says.
A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protec...
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors with known heart-related problems aren’t doing a very good job taking steps to protect their health, a new study says.
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and m...
THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids’ academic test scores might improve if they boost their brain power with some high-intensity exercise before picking up a pen, a new pilot study says.
Children had significantly higher test scores after they spe...
MONDAY, Aug. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Presidential Fitness Test is returning to U.S. schools after more than a decade.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to bring b...
MONDAY, Aug. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An Ohio couple has welcomed a healthy baby boy from an embryo frozen for more than three decades, setting what doctors believe is a new world record.
Lindsey and Tim Pierce’s son was born last Saturday after developing ...
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had a heart attack or are in heart failure, doctors often prescribe cardiac rehabilitation to strengthen your heart.
A new study contends that these programs are also appropriate for folks with ...
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two years’ involvement in programs focused on healthy eating, regular exercise and “brain training” exercises appears to have helped a wide range of older adults — even those at heightened risk for
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “weekend warrior” exercise schedule can lower diabetics’ risk of early death, a new study says.
People with diabetes who...
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Apparently healthy endurance athletes could have scar tissue building up in their heart, increasing their risk of dangerous
WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are so effective it might seem that a person can lose weight without doing anything ...
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Adults who are consistently physically active have an overall lower risk of premature death, even if they pick up the habit later, a new evidence review says.
People who get regular exercise are 30% to 40% less likely to su...
TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It can sometimes be tough to fill prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, given the overwhelming popularity of the breakthrough weight-loss meds.
But people who miss a dose here and there shouldn’t wor...
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The age-old “early to bed, early to rise” proverb applies to your daily exercise regimen as well as your health, wealth and wisdom, a new study says.
SATURDAY, June 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you’re looking to boost your running performance, try this simple tip: Keep your eyes on the finish line.
New research shows that narrowing your focus while running — especially as you get closer to the end ...
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitness trackers aren’t accurately assessing the physical activity of people with obesity, a new study argues.
Differences in walking gait, speed, energy burn and other factors mean that folks with excess weight are...
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury.
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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study says most folks are willing to share it with doctors.
About 94% of people who wear smartwatches or activity trackers are open...
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plate...
SATURDAY, June 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You're not just getting older, you're probably getting bigger.
Between their 20s and 40s, most Americans can expect to put on 10 to 25 pounds — and after 30, exercise may not have the same payoff it once did.
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A structured exercise program helped colon cancer survivors live longer and lowered their odds for a relapse, ...
WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows.
Researchers found that people who lost about 6.5% of their body weight — without using weight loss d...
The last thing a cancer patient might like to do is hit the treadmill or hop on an exercise bike, given how much the disease and its treatments drain a person’s energy.
Bu...
Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says.
Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says.
Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addicti...
Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge.
Mindfulness meditation can help rewire the brain to reduce opioid cravings in people addicted to narcotics, a new study says.
People assigned to mindfulness tra...
In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women.
The decision follows concerns about a move to end contract...