When Good Hikes Go BadNeil Wagner
Over half of all hikers are seriously under-prepared. Here are 10 items you need to bring with you — even for a short hike.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
So-called “soda bans” may actually help those who need it most.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Exercise is a valuable treatment for depression, especially for those who have trouble with antidepressants.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Having a pet can be good for your heart, but that's not a good enough reason to get one.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There’s one way to get people exercising: Threaten to charge them higher insurance premiums.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Couch potatoes, here's the strategy you need.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Walking can be just as good as running for the heart.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Minimalist or barefoot running shoes may be more natural, but switching to them is tricky. Stress fractures are not uncommon.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Spending less time sitting could reduce your diabetes risk as much as adding vigorous exercise to your day.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Exercise can help us exert more self control. It enhances the brain's ability to solve problems, plan, and make decisions.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fitness is more important to academic performance than most people realize.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows we know less than we think we do about dieting.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Exercise is an important factor in male fertility. Men who watch TV 20 hours a week have sperm counts half those of men who watch less.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who eat their biggest meal earlier in the day are more successful at losing weight.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
You wouldn't let your child play near the street unsupervised; don't let him or her eat unsupervised either.
Read more >Neil Wagner
In Japan, schoolchildren are given a 10-15 minute break every hour. Recess is important to cognitive, physical and social development.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Olympians do seem to live longer, but their advantage is surprisingly easy for us mere mortals to equal.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
What happens when physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, and other professionals work together to curb obesity? Progress.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fructose, the sugar in high fructose corn syrup, appears to leave the brain craving more food.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Dieting is easier when you are part of a community. The Internet is a natural place for kids and teens interested in losing weight to gather.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sitting too much and moving too little can shorten life. They are also easy to remedy.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Aerobic exercise is superior to resistance training for losing weight and body fat.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Hang up your car keys and walk just one mile a day. The savings — on gas and healthcare — are impressive.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Short bursts of activity can help memory, for people with memory problems and those without.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Does my butt look smaller? Can shoes make a difference?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The more active you are, the longer you will likely live.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
"Exergames," video games controlled by players' motion, offer a new way to raise children's activity levels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
By putting a little extra effort into regular movements, senirs can build enough strength and balance to reduce the risk of a fall.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In the "war" against obesity, it seems that the soda industry wants to shift the blame to consumers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Reducing TV time and increasing one's consumption of fruit and vegetables are two relatively painless ways to improve health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Using a pedometer can motivate seniors to walk farther and exercise longer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new antibody injection could lower your "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even active people have an increased risk of death if they sit too much.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When you're hungry, you respond to food-related cues more strongly than when you’re full. Reason not to shop on an empty stomach.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Something as simple as carrying a cold bottle of water can help you exercise longer...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Simple reminders can improve health behavior in important ways, whether it's washing one's hands more often or taking the stairs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A ten-minute massage can help sore muscles heal after vigorous exercise.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Two simple changes help people make the smarter food choices. Now to get stores and cafeterias to...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new formula for figuring heart and stroke risk is sobering, but luckily many of the risk factors are largely within our control.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just having kids cut their fat intake does not help them lose weight. So what does work?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A small study finds this ancient herbal remedy doesn't cut the length or severity of a cold by much.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of cigarette smoke, even if it is secondhand.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress isn't behind as much weight gain as was previously thought, but there are sex differences...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
Read more >Neil Wagner
Afraid you won't like whole grains? Popcorn is a whole grain. And there are many ways to eat and prepare them. Experiment.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't let the term, "sports drink" fool you. Often these drinks have nearly as many calories as soda. Reach for water instead.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In contrast to conventional beliefs, the body can actually grow new fat cells, rather than just enlarge those it already has.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Two quick exercise programs aim to get office workers moving, no matter what their fitness level.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just 20 minutes of exercise a day may help reduce fractures in women with bone loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing just a few pounds, especially around your middle, may help your blood vessels work better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even well-meaning weight loss campaigns may end up turning off the people they are meant to inspire.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Slower may not always better when it comes to weight loss. Losing a fair amount of weight quickly tends to lead to better results.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Lorcaserin seems to help people slim down with fewer side-effects than past drugs. Will FDA approve?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leaving the car at home and taking the train can help you be more active and lose some weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you are feeling a little down, head outdoors. Just five minutes outside boosts mood and self-esteem.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If your heart rate at rest is over 100 beats per minute, you are at far higher risk of death from heart disease. It is not too late to act.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A series of studies on exercise and aging shows that brisk walking can improve bones, heart and balance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise helps prevent cognitive decline. Better circulation in the brain and increased brain cell production are two reasons why.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Walking in high heels increases knee torque by 20-26%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Simply turning off your TV can cut 120 calories a day, the equivalent of walking a mile.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Yoga appears to help the body by reducing its inflammatory response to stress.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending too much time sitting in front of the TV or computer, rather than moving, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
By middle age we need to be careful about how much active exercise we do. Swimming and low-impact exercise is best.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Working out in warmer conditions (think non-AC rooms) reduces hunger, thanks to peptide YY, which signals fullness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A diet high in antioxidants, particularly vitamins E and C, may slow age-related muscle loss.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Aerobic exercise in adolescence has been found to raise intelligence test scores and lead to better work.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to exercise, your body has a short memory. It wants to know what you've done for it lately.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Working out with moderate to high intensity for at least 30 minutes per day may cut your overall risk of cancer by half.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Physical fitness and a high school education are two factors that appear to decrease the risk of mental decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dogs make good exercise companions -- and motivators.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Think of play (dancing, hiking, tennis) when you think of fitness. It will help keep you motivated.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Flat feet used to have the reputation of causing painful feet in adulthood as well as poor motor skills but research is finding differently.
Read more >Neil Wagner
To get the kind of moderate exercise most of us need, walk at a rate of 100 steps a minute, for 150 minutes a week.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Beginning exercise -- even in mid-life -- can have a profound effect on your health.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Strong quadriceps can keep knee cartilage from crumbling.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise can help reduce back pain, but tends not to be prescribed often enough.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A quick way to greatly reduce your diabetes risk is to turn off the TV and go for a walk.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Have your feet measured before you buy athletic shoes. Exercising in tight shoes can cause a neuroma, or a pinched nerve.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Warming up before exercise can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study says Tai Chi can help reduce the pain of arthritis.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Glucosamine and chondroitin may not work as well together as we think.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to exercise, more may be better, but some is much better than none at all.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Glucose and insulin levels fluctuate much more during mental work than during periods of relaxation.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.B., B.Ch. and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D.
Asthma and College AthletesTom Gilbert
A significant number of athletes suffer from undiagnosed exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >Edward Saltzman, M.D.
A Potent Argument for Exercise?Tom Gilbert
Exercise helps reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction or ED.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.D.
Not long ago, a man named Al Hanna successfully reached the southern summit of Mt.
Read more >M. Nergis Alnigenis (Yanmaz), M.D., and Peter Barland, M.D.
A low-impact exercise program may help relieve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Joel B. Mason, M.D.
The elderly need to drink at least 8 servings of water or equivalent liquids every day.
Read more >Martin J. Carey, M.D.
Our skin is the radiator of the car. It is the place where most of our cooling occurs.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castanada Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.
Amino acid supplements are not digested and absorbed into the body as readily as amino acidscoming directly from food sources.
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