Teen Bullied Over Her Weight Goes On to Become Cheerleading Coach and Beauty Queen Finalist
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Exercise Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 23% With Benefits Doubling for Those With Depression
Regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as a quarter, in part by lowering stress, according to a new study.
Simply Wearing a Fitness Tracker Makes You Walk 40 Extra Minutes a Day - And Lose 2 Pounds
A large study showed wearing a fitness tracker encourages you to walk up to 40 minutes more daily, and shed 2.2 pounds.
7 Healthy Habits Can Almost Halve Our Risk of Dying From Stroke and Protect Against Alzheimer's
These 7 healthy habits can almost halve people's risk of suffering a life-threatening stroke, according to new Texas research.
14 Unique Ways People Are Generating More Physical Activity in Daily Routines
Many are thinking outside the box to find new ways to incorporate more exercise into daily life—and here are 14 of their ideas.
Virtual Reality Glasses Displaying Exercise Give Similar Effects to Those Who Can't Move
A new study from Tohoku University suggests that virtual reality training can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
Eating Oily Fish Like Salmon May Cut Risk of Developing Alzheimer's by Nearly 50%
Eating oily fish like mackerel or salmon could slash your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by nearly 50 percent.
Mechanic Smashes World Record for Most Push-ups in an Hour - A Whopping 3,183 - All While in Pain
Australian mechanic Daniel Scali has smashed the world record for most push-ups in an hour-completing a staggering 3,182.
If You Can Stand on One Leg for 10 Seconds in Middle Age Your Heath Risk Plummets
Middle-aged people unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds are almost twice as likely to die within the next decade, according to new research.
Six Lifestyle Choices to Slow Memory Decline Identified in 10-Year Study of Aging
A 10-year study of adults over 60, showed a healthy lifestyle, especially nutrition, is associated with the slowing of memory decline.
101-year-old Woman Reveals Her Secret to Longevity is Dancing Every Day
101-year-old Dinkie Flowers is one of the oldest women in the UK and says the secret to staying young is dancing every day.
Gardening Could Help Reduce Cancer Risk, Boost Mental Health and Bring Communities Together
Scientists say it leads to eating more fibrous fruits and vegetables, exercising more and building social connections
93-Year-Old Summits Yosemite's Half Dome 'Stubborn as a Mule'
Throughout their summit, people passing them on the trails marveled at the determination and spirit of the geriatric hiker.
Experts Find Out Why Exercise Prevents Alzheimer's Disease-Which Could Lead to Cure
The reason exercise can prevent Alzheimer's disease has been discovered and it could lead to new treatments.
People With Heart Failure Can Step Their Way to Significantly Better Health: New Study
People with heart failure who increase their daily step count saw improvements in their health in just 12 weeks, according to a new study.
Grandad Wins Gold in Arm Wrestling After Taking up Sport 3 Years Ago and Nearly Dying of Covid
A British grandad has become one of the world's top arm-wrestlers after taking up the sport just three years ago, after almost dying of COVID.
Role Model Dad Spurred to Lose 92 Pounds in 5 Months After One Hiking Trip With His Kids
This 40-year-old father has undergone a stunning transformation after he endured a fateful hiking trip with his family in 2017.
Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort, Huge Study Shows
Data from 412,000 US adults showed females get the same ‘heart health' benefits from exercise as men, with less effort and time.
Slow Moving Tai Chi is 'More Effective Than Aerobic Exercise' For Reducing High Blood Pressure
The ancient Chinese movements of Tai Chi were more effective in reducing high blood pressure than aerobic exercise, says new study.
Teen Who Was Told He'd Never Walk with Cerebral Palsy Just Took 1st Place in Bodybuilding Competition
By the time he competed last summer in the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association, he was pressing 120 lbs. with one arm
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