Exercise

Fitness Use or Lose

Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise

Creatine helps build muscle and strength even without exercise, study shows

Creatine Supplement Training

Prolonged sitting is linked to an array of adverse health effects, even for people who are physically active

Sitting Health Effects

New dementia study reiterates the physical activity paradox — that not all exercise is beneficial

Physical Activity Work

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it can be done

Men Healthy Habits

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Exercise Motivation tips

Children's Health

Recess is critical to academic and social success, pediatricians say — but many schools have cut it

AAP Recess Guidelines

Running the Broad Street Run on Sunday? Here's how to treat the final days before the race

Broad Street Run

Taking a GLP-1? Doctors say not to forget about movement and mental health

Zepbound GLP-1 Drugs

Healthy lifestyle habits lead to longevity. But they require emotional inspiration and logistical willpower

Motivation Healthy Habits

The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find the needed motivation

Exercise Healthy Lifestyle

To gain the benefits of strength training, consistency matters more than intensity

Stength Training Consistency

GLP-1 drugs are great weight-loss tools. But they work best with lifestyle changes, experts say

Weight Loss Drugs

Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises

Physical Therapy Exercises

Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows

Depression Treatment Exercise

Sticking to a tougher exercise routine can be challenging. But even a small boost in physical activity has benefits

Weightlifting Benefits Muscle

Worried about cognitive decline as you age? Strength training can mitigate it

Brain Decline Weightlifting

Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial

Exercise Variety Biking

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

Weighted Vests Benefits

Technology can be a great tool for boosting your health, but motivation is the foundation of sustained change

Exercise Smart Watch

The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here's how to get back on track

Healthy Habits 2026

As a health writer, here are five steps I took in 2025 that improved my life

Steps Better Health Naps

Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it's an effective leg workout

Retro Walking Backward

Belly fat is common as men age, but it raises the risk of many health issues. Here's how to reduce it

What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface

Walking is a great way to improve your health, and it's easy to add it to your daily routine

Walking Health Benefits

Why Japanese walking is trending as an alternative to 10,000 daily steps

Four-day work week reduces burnout and improves performance, study shows

Researchers find link between ADHD traits and sleep disorders

yoga insonia

Hate to exercise? Try matching your workouts with your personality

Exercise Personality Type

Working out during the summer heat can be grueling. Here's how to do it safely

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

Philly teens can get free Planet Fitness memberships this summer and reap the many benefits of resistance training

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Exercise colon cancer

There's no secret path to a long, healthy life. It requires a nutritious diet and regular exercise

Vibrating plates are among the latest weight-loss fads. But do they work?

Sitting too long can cause dead butt syndrome. Here's how to overcome it

Dead Butt Syndrome

Looking for a workout boost? Try exercising with a buddy

Gym Workout Partners

For people with dementia, dancing is a way to boost their well-being

Alzheimer's Dance Benefits

Brief bursts of physical activity can boost brain performance; here are some exercises to reap those benefits

exercise cognition

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