Get Fit, Get Smarter? Study Links Physical Fitness to Higher GPA
The difference between getting an A instead of a B letter grade could be affected by higher iron levels in students who are more physically active.
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Treadmill Stress Test Could Give Women Misleading Results
You might want to opt out of the treadmill portion of your next stress test if you’re a woman – the results might not be accurate.
Don’t Like to Exercise? It Could Be in Your Genes
If you’re not a big fan of working out, mom and dad could be to blame. A study says your genes could play a huge role in your interest in exercise.
Why a Runner’s Brain Is ‘More Connected’ Than Others
A runner’s brain has a leg up over the minds of those who don’t regularly run, a new study suggests.
Nutritious Elixir Helps Women Run and Bike Faster: Study
Physically active women who took a monthly supplement containing essential minerals sliced nearly a minute off a three-mile run – and gained other aerobic...
Walking May Reverse Effects of Dementia
Compared to a non-exercise group, the group that partook in walking classes three times a week showed remarkable improvement in cognitive function.
Stretching Too Long May Cause More Harm Than Good
Here's why you may not want to hold that stretch for too long.
Weight Training May Prevent Osteoporosis in Men
The study showed that even those with low bone mass can naturally improve the density of their bones without resorting to clinical or medical methods.
Older People Who Exercise Are More Likely to Survive Strokes: Study
A study says that if you exercise regularly during your 40s, your brain could benefit by having blood vessels as healthy as a 16-year-old's by the time you're in your 70s.
Here’s Why You Need to Ditch Your Desk and Walk for 5 Minutes
A study shows that even short breaks of physical activity every hour can help you get through your day easier.
Yoga Could Play Important Role for Kids With Cancer
Preliminary studies show that participating in yoga classes can help kids with cancer, as well as their parents, manage the physical and mental effects of treatment.
Running May Increase Life Expectancy
New research shows that every hour you run could extend your life by seven hours.
4 Tips to Keep Off the Weight You Worked So Hard to Lose
Keeping the weight you've worked so hard to lose from coming back is possible with these diet and exercise tips.
Americans Believe Leading Cause of Obesity is Laziness
A survey reveals many Americans think laziness is to blame for weight problems, a belief that could be sabotaging their efforts.
Yoga May Improve Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Men recovering from prostate cancer who partook in yoga two times a week had better energy levels, sexual function and urinary function compared to those who did not.
Inactive Teens May Develop Weaker, Lazy Bones
Between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls, and the ages of 12 and 16 for boys, is a crucial time in their physical development.
Researchers Determine the Best Time of Day to Exercise
Researchers have determined when the body can gain peak physical performance during the day.
Smartphones Alone Don’t Help Teens Lose Weight, Study Finds
While many teens use their smartphones almost constantly, the omnipresent gadgets are not an effective tool to help them lose weight.
Swimming Lessons May Help Babies Stand Sooner
The typical timeline that babies learn to stand occurs around 9 to 12 months of age, but babies given swimming lessons in a study could stand at just 4 months old.
Exercise During Pregnancy Reduces Health Risks in Children
Research shows that one of the health benefits of exercising while pregnant is that it protects your children into their adulthood lives.
Children Are Already Less Active by Age 7, Study Finds
A new study finds that both boys and girls experience a gradual decline in physical activity starting at age seven, not during adolescence as previously thought.
Creatine May Cause Muscle Deformity in Young Users: Study
The popular sports supplement creatine may be unsafe for minors.
Stress Fractures Are More Likely in Underweight Female Runners
New research shows a correlation between a low BMI of 19 or less and an increased risk of injury in female runners.
Exercise Can Help People Fight Depression: Study
A trip to the gym could be the best medicine for depression, according to a new study.
Exercising While Angry Could Triple Your Heart Attack Risk
Many people turn to exercise to blow off some steam, but working up a sweat while angry could greatly increase a person’s risk of a heart attack.
7 Refueling Snacks to Eat Post-Workout
Maximizing your results after a workout is easy and delicious with these seven refueling snacks.
Stairs Are the New Coffee Break at Work
Feeling that afternoon slump at work? Here's why you may want to put down the coffee and hit the stairs.
3 Must-Do Steps for Any Fitness Resolution
Sticking to a resolution or accomplishing a goal can be a matter of will. However, building up that willpower is much easier said than done.
IntelliRoll: The Foam Roller With Curve Appeal
You don't have to be an athlete to use this innovative foam roller. Its unique curves can hit the contours of your body that traditional foam rollers can't reach.
Should Doctors Tell You You’re Overweight?
A 30-second discussion about a patient’s weight can lead to improved health outcomes, including a trimmed waistline.
Brain Volume Could Predict Weight Loss Success
For those seeking to lose weight, a quick brain scan may predict how successful you’ll be, says a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
High Impact Exercise Proves Most Effective for Shedding Pounds
According to a new study, the most efficient workout to lose weight is a high impact program that utilizes movements that require jumping and elevate the heart rate to its peak.
In-Bed Cycling May Be Viable Exercise for ICU Patients
ICU patients could recover more quickly by exercising using a bicycle during their stay.
Walking Could Keep Our Eyes Sharp As We Age
A new study found that low-intensity exercise can help to prevent macular degeneration as we get older.
Exercise Can Boost Testosterone in Overweight Men
Vigorous exercise can boost testosterone levels in overweight and obese men, lowering the chances of related health disorders.
Can Exercise Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study will try to determine whether regular aerobic exercise can help preserve brain function.
Girls Who Play Soccer Suffer More Concussions Than Football Players
High school girls who play soccer get more concussions than boys who play football, according to new research.
Marijuana Users Are Fitter, More Active
New research calls into question other uses for marijuana as a weight-loss aid or supplement for those who are obese.
Genes Related to Muscle Strength Discovered
The new study gives the medical community a great understanding of how our DNA impacts strength, and also may shed light on interventions that can reduce the risk of low strength in the elderly.
Even Just One High Intensity Workout Could Lead to Serious Condition
Concerning research into high intensity workouts, including exercises that push the body to its limits, stresses the importance of taking it slow.
Using Your Phone Is Actually Disrupting Your Workout
Being on your phone while exercising not only distracts you from the workout at hand, but also compromises your posture and the intensity of your routine.
Can Dancing Make You Happier and Healthier?
Dancing does a lot more for your health than you may realize.
Why Your Workout Routine May Not Be Working for You
There's a simple way to test whether or not your current workout routine is proving to be beneficial.
How to Work Out on Your Period
Here's what to know about working out during your menstrual cycle.
Could Playing Soccer Give You Better Eyesight?
This study is the first of its nature.
When Keeping Weight Off Is Hard, Here Are 3 Exercises to Help
Weight loss results in metabolic rate decline, which means burning fewer calories at rest. These exercises help keep the weight off by targeting leg muscles that affect metabolic rates.
Why Too Much Water Can Actually Be Deadly
Water has been touted as the number one beverage for dehydration. But for some long endurance athletes it could potentially be fatal.
Health Apps Don’t Recognize Real Danger: Study
If you’re using apps to manage your health – listen up. Many won’t warn you of a medical emergency, a recent study reveals.
Holiday Trend: Fitness Tracker Sales on the Rise
The wearables market increased by 3.1 percent in the past quarter, with 85 percent of those sales from fitness trackers.
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