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Diet vs. Exercise: A New Study Settles the Weight-loss Debate
Improving diet and increasing physical activity at the same time is better at moving the scale and reducing body fat than either activity alone, a new study finds.
5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain
In a new study, people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease who took 5,000–7,500 steps a day experienced slower tau buildup and less cognitive decline over time.
One Long Walk Beats a Dozen Little Ones When It Comes to Your Heart
A new study finds taking one 10–15-minute walk lowers heart disease and death risk significantly more than taking several short strolls, even when total steps are the same.
Mini Workouts, Major Gains: How ‘Exercise Snacking’ Boosts Heart Health
A new study finds short bursts of physical activity throughout the day help improve heart and lung function, especially for people who are otherwise sedentary.
Healthy Eating and Exercising May Be Lifesavers If You Drink Alcohol
A new study finds daily alcohol intake and binge drinking raise the risk of liver-related mortality, but following a healthy diet and exercising offer significant protection.
High Blood Pressure? Start Walking Smarter
A new study finds walking more and walking faster cuts the risk of major heart events in people with and without high blood pressure.
Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age (U.S. Pointer Study)
Researchers say they’ve found a “formula and recipe to improve brain health” and cognition in people at high-risk for dementia.
Regular Exercise Helps Ease Kids’ Depression and Anxiety
A new study finds exercise decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and teens – and may offer an alternative to antidepressants.
The Best Non-Drug Treatments for Knee Arthritis
In a new study, knee braces, water therapy and exercise topped the list of effective, non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis.
Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.
More Evidence Exercise Boosts Cancer Survival
A new study finds people who are physically active after a cancer diagnosis lower their risk of death significantly.
These 3 Vices Can Harm Your Health As Early as Your Mid-30s
A new study finds smoking, drinking and inactivity can damage your physical and mental health before you even hit the big 4-0.
You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds
Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer
In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep
A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.
Organized Sports Help Kids Score Big in the Classroom
A new study finds adolescents involved in organized team sports are more likely to stay in school and earn their high school diploma.
Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression
Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression
A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
A Single Bout of Exercise May Boost Brain Power for 24 Hours
In a new study, moderate to vigorous physical activity one day was linked to improved memory the next.