This Grandad is All-Action at Aged 92: 'I do martial arts daily' (Watch)
Captivated by watching a tai chi demo at a fair he attended, he decided to give it a go and started weekly two-hour sessions.
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Survey Reveals Americans' 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year
Want to make your annual resolutions stick? Two in five Americans believe the best strategy is to "start small," according to a new poll.
Coffee Could Be Used to Fight Obesity, Says 'Pioneering' New Study
In this fascinating new study, researchers say that enjoying a cup of java helps the body to activate its own fat-fighting defenses.
Not Only Does Music Make Exercise Mentally Easier; It Also Makes It Easier for the Body, Says New Study
This intriguing new study says that upbeat music helps our bodies to physicallly benefit from high-intensity exercise as well as mentally.
After Resolving to Make a Change, High School Student Lost 115 Pounds By Walking to School Every Day
The high school senior now hopes that his story of transformation will inspire others to take similar action in their own lives.
Man Doggedly Completes Half-Marathon on His Balcony for Charity Following COVID-19 Shutdown
After months of training for a London half-marathon only to have the event cancelled due to coronavirus, Sam Hustler simply ran 13 miles on his balcony.
Need a Rest? New Research Says Squatting or Kneeling May Have Far More Health Benefits Than Sitting Down
Being sedentary doesn't necessarily mean that you can't exercise—it just means that you shouldn't necessarily spend your free time sitting down.
91-Year-old Gym Member Who Works Out in Overalls Becomes Social Media Poster Boy for Good Health
This stylish Alabama senior was named Gym Member of the Month after diligently working out in his overalls three times a week for a year.
Keep Your Eyes in Good Shape With These 4 Simple Ocular Stretches for Computer Users
If your tired eyes need a stretch, these four eye exercises will help relieve pain and tension after long hours of working at a computer screen.
Simple Type-2 Diabetes Treatment With Low Calorie Diet is So Effective, It Reverses the Disease in Studies
A specially-designed dietary plan for type 2 diabetes has been shown to reverse the disease—and it may soon become the standard of care in the UK.
We'll Drink to That-Caffeine May Offset Several Health Risks of Diets High in Sugar, Says New Study
If you are a religious tea or coffee drinker, this new study says you may be more protected from dietary health risks than others.
Feeling Like a New Year's Resolution? Study Suggests Living 'Fast,' Living Longer-With Intermittent Fasting
Not all diets have scientific evidence to back up their claims, but this new study is adding to a growing body of research supporting intermittent fasting.
Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity-And It Could Lead to New Treatments for Overeating
Researchers found that activating a specific neural pathway in the brain can amplify or reduce impulsive eating, regardless of the foods.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
Losing the COVID 19-Pounds (of Weight Gain): Slimming Strategies for Post-Lockdown Renewal
With coronavirus lockdowns still in affect across the world, here's WS's guide to 9 health and fitness tips for losing the "Covid 19 (lbs)."
Walking, Cycling, or Taking Train to Work Instead of Driving Associated With Lower Risk of Death and Illness
The intriguing new study was conducted using data from 300,000 commuters in England and Wales over the course of 25 years.
Pet Ferret Helped Donate Thousands of Books to Kids By Finishing a Full Marathon in 3 Weeks
More than 12,000 books are being donated to low-income families in the UK thanks to Bandit the ferret's tenacious fundraising effort.
15-Year-old Karate Expert Teaches Moves to Seniors - and the Results Are Pure Gold
This young karate teacher hopes his YouTube channel is more contagious than the current pandemic-because he wants to keep seniors active, even if they're stuck inside. Jeffrey Wall just turned 15, yet he is the founder of Golden Age Karate, an outreach program he began last October to teach seniors at the Friendship Village nursing […]
Gym Owner Gives Out All His Equipment So Members Can Work Out At Home
The Be Strong gym owner in Bloomington, Illinois generously did his part to make sure customers could stay active by lending out $40K in equipment.
These Nuns Are Empowered With Kung Fu to Break Bricks - And Fight Human Suffering (WATCH)
Buddhist nuns spend three hours every day practicing the martial art of kung fu-and you wouldn't want to face them down in a fight.
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