Strengthening Bone Health
Our bones provide the foundation for our entire body—giving us structure, protecting vital organs, anchoring muscles, and storing calcium. Over 10 million Americans have...
Being Fit—At Any Size—May Protect Your Heart Health
Having a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD)....
Regular Endurance Activity May Improve Health, Even Without Weight Loss
Physical activity may not always lead to weight loss, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t improving your health.
Physical activity may cause changes to the...
“Weekend Warrior” Activity Associated with the Same Health Benefits as Regular Activity
It is recommended we all aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity). Spreading that 150...
Staying Active in Foul Weather
If you typically stay active by walking, hiking, gardening, or engaging in other outdoor activities, don’t let bad weather slow you down! Limited daylight...
Recurrent Low Back Pain? Try Walking
A randomized controlled trial in Australia found an intervention that encouraged walking reduced the occurrence of low back pain compared to no intervention. The...
Join the Trend—Improve Your Diet Quality
A survey of 51,703 adults from 1999 to 2020 found that diet quality in the U.S. improved a bit, at least in people who...
Get Moving to Avoid Frailty
We all lose muscle and strength as we age. Frailty is something more. It can take away your health, your vitality, and your independence....
Physical Activity Helps Fight Depression in Frail Adults
It is said that physical activity can boost mood. An analysis of 10 randomized controlled trails concluded that this observation holds true for frail...
Dance Can Help with Weight Loss and Body Composition
Do you like to move to the music? Dancing may be a good way to lose excess body weight and improve body composition. Researchers...