Even the simplest form of exercise can help with an aging brain, research hints
The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
'It has to be a change in your mindset': Arizona woman talks her nearly 160-pound weight loss journey
Turns out there's royalty right here in Arizona! A mom has been crowned queen of weight loss after losing more than 150 pounds.
New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strength
The timing of exercise remains a controversial topic, but a new study suggests there may be an optimal time to workout to get the specific results you desire.
Study: Gym workouts may increase COVID-19 infection risk; here's how to stay safe
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
Brooklyn Half-Marathon runner collapses, dies at finish line
The runner, a 30-year-old man, made it to the finish line at Coney Island at around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday before collapsing, according to authorities.
Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
Kelly Hughes becomes 1st 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' model with C-section scar in magazine
“I struggled with insecurities from my scar being that I’m a model and my incredibly difficult recovery but it wasn’t until I embraced my scar that I experienced the true power in it,” Kelly Hughes wrote.
Man sheds 87 pounds while exercising every day for this discontinued Taco Bell menu item
Chris Sandberg 'can’t let go' of the Grilled Stuft Nacho
Mountaineer shatters climbing record — in his undies
Mountaineer Jack Kuenzle has broken climbing records up and down the East and West Coasts, but he's getting some extra attention for his latest feat.
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Jacky’s quest: 1 Arizona woman, 1 leg, 102 marathons in 102 days
Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lives in Gilbert, runs like a woman possessed. And in a way, she is: The amputee athlete is trying to run at least 102 marathons in 102 days.
An excuse to get outdoors: Wednesday is Take a Walk in the Park Day
Wednesday, March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day. Get outdoors and explore America's natural beauty at one of its more than 400 national park sites.
LA Marathon: Woman who collapsed at finish line dies at hospital
A woman who collapsed at the finish line of last weekend's Los Angeles Marathon has died at the hospital.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.