Exercise does good things for every organ in your body including your brain – but what’s the link between exercise and brain health? Researchers have now identified a protein that may explain why exercise helps cognitive function and mood. Find out more about this discovery.
Is exercise as effective as medications for preventing and treating disease? That’s what a new study suggests. See how exercise compares to prescriptions for preventing heart disease and treating stroke and pre-diabetes – and discover other health problems exercise helps to prevent.
You already know the positive benefits exercise has on your heart, muscles and brain – but what about the cartilage that keeps your joints healthy? Find out how exercise impacts cartilage health and what type is best.
Sometimes it’s tough to fit in a workout when you’re strapped for time. When time is an issue, why not split your workout into several different short workout sessions? Find out whether you
You may be committed to working out – but are you in the minority? How many people meet the recommended requirements for exercise each week and how is it that trend changing? Find out more about exercise trends.
If you’re feeling a little anxious, make a stop at the gym or work out to a strength training DVD at home for some resistance training. New research shows it helps to reduce stress and anxiety, and it does it without medications. Is strength training a natural anxiety reliever?
There are lots of good reasons to exercise. Most people do it to look better and control their weight, but a new study suggests that being fit becomes even more important as we approach middle-age. Find out why midlife fitness should be a priority during mid-life and what the benefits can be.
You already know that exercise can improve your body composition and prevent certain health problems – but can it help you live a longer life? Find out what a new study shows about exercise and longevity and how much exercise you need to get the benefits.
It’s easy to find reasons to skip a workout around the holidays. After all, you have enough to do already. Don’t do it. Exercise is even more important during the holiday season as stress levels rise. Find out how exercise helps to tame holiday stress and discover tips for fitting in workouts during the season of good cheer.
The thought of getting cancer is a scary one for most people. You can reduce your risk of some types of cancer by not smoking and eating a healthy diet, but what about exercise? Can exercise reduce the risk, and what type is best?
Yes, exercise can make you look better by helping you shed body fat and build lean body mass. But can it improve your self-esteem? Find out about the mental health benefits of exercise and what type of exercise is best for your brain.
Growth hormone, testosterone, epinephrine – they all play a role in help you build a better physique. Now there may be a new one to add to the list – irisin. New research suggests that irisin may play an active role in fat burning and may partially explain the after-burn effect that occurs after intense exercise. Find out more about this novel hormone named after a Greek goddess.
