Creatine May Cause Muscle Deformity in Young Users: Study
The popular sports supplement creatine may be unsafe for minors.
How to Work Out on Your Period
Here's what to know about working out during your menstrual cycle.
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...
Can Dancing Make You Happier and Healthier?
Dancing does a lot more for your health than you may realize.
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.
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.
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.
Too Much Yoga May Cause Injury
There are many benefits to practicing yoga, but a new study also found that there may be a risk for musculoskeletal pain as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High Intensity Exercise May Keep You Healthier Longer
To see aging cellular function nearly reversed as a result of high intensity training shows much promise as a way to keep people healthy for as long as possible.
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.
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.
Do You Know Your Fitness Age? Here’s How to Find It
Traditional fitness testing can be a costly and time-consuming process, but a new method that could save you a lot of money is now just a few clicks away.
In-Bed Cycling May Be Viable Exercise for ICU Patients
ICU patients could recover more quickly by exercising using a bicycle during their stay.
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.
Getting Fit? Why You Need Competition to Stay Motivated
Whether your fitness goals are to lose weight or to build muscle, competition could be the key ingredient to your success, a new study shows.
New Documentary Shows Benefits of Golf for Autistic Children
The documentary, called "Voices From the Outside," showcases how one organization is helping teach autistic children life skills through professional golf lessons.
Why You May Want to Fast Before Working Out
Not eating before working out may seem counterintuitive, but a new study says that waiting to eat until after your workout may help you burn more fat.
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.
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.
The Health Benefits of Strength Training for Women
Research shows strength training workouts decrease a woman's risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and that the timing of workouts during a woman's menstrual cycle makes a difference in efficacy.
Why You Should Use a Foam Roller, Even If You’re Not a Gym Rat
Often an overlooked part of the fitness routine, foam rolling can help you recover from injuries, ease knots and increase flexibility.
‘Weekend Warrior’ Workouts Linked to Longer Lives
One to two vigorous workout sessions per week may be all you need to maintain your health.
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.
The Science Behind Why Music Enhances Exercise
A new study found that participants were more positive about their workouts if they listened to music during exercise.
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.
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.
Team Sports Could Make You a Happier Person
A study found that athletes who were part of a team, and happy with their teammates, showed higher levels of life satisfaction.
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.
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.
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.
Can You Really Shake Your Way to a Runner’s Body?
The BionicGym is a wearable device that lets you 'shiver' away those extra pounds.
Could Playing Soccer Give You Better Eyesight?
This study is the first of its nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can Yoga Classes Help People Fight Depression?
Yoga was found to help those with severe depression who didn’t fully respond to antidepressant treatments, according to a study.
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.
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.
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.
Running May Increase Life Expectancy
New research shows that every hour you run could extend your life by seven hours.
Hold, Breathe, Release: Yoga Can Improve Blood Pressure
Practicing yoga for an hour a day can help improve a person’s blood pressure and reduce the risk of serious health complications, according to a new study.
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.
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.
Social Media Makes Running More Contagious
A new study found that when people see social media posts of their friends running longer distances, running more becomes contagious.
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.
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