FEATURES / FITNESS

The High Cost of Inactive Kids

Raising activity levels among kids and teens could save as much as $80 billion in medical and mental health costs over their lifetimes. >

Fitness Favors Women

Women get the same health benefit as men from less exercise. They also get fitter from the same amount of exercise. Take advantage, ladies! >

To Get Healthier, Start on a Monday

Struggling with resolutions already? Beginning a diet, exercise or other healthy change on a Monday can make you more likely to succeed. >

Mind Games Make Willpower Easier

When it comes to self-control, willpower isn't enough. You need to set yourself up to succeed. >

Making Resolutions You Can Keep

Some useful tips from studies of motivation to help you pursue your goals for the New Year without becoming discouraged. >

How Active Are You in 24 Hours?

Activity trackers are giving us detailed information on how active we are and aren't -- and what this means for our hearts and bodies. >

The Health Perks of Walkable Neighborhoods

Some neighborhoods encourage walking, and those that do end up lowering the obesity-related cancer risk of the women who live there. >

Get the Best Results from Your Exercise Efforts

Early morning exercise seems to be a good strategy for cutting your risk of obesity. It can help you burn more calories all day. >

The Bacteria Your Fitness Tracker Spreads

Like cell phones, activity trackers can carry and spread disease. Bacteria was found on over 90% of them. Here's the best way to clean them. >

Fighting Exercise Inequality for Heart Health

Exercise benefits the at-risk hearts of seniors, the economically-disadvantaged and handicapped, but opportunities for activity are lacking. >

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