Metabolism Does Not Slow Down in Mid-Life as is Commonly Believed, Says Study

A new study suggests your metabolism actually starts its inevitable decline much later than we all assumed.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 August 66 Views

Shedding Some Pounds Boosts a Man's Fertility as Sperm Also Becomes Fitter, Says Study

Says StudyShedding the pounds boosts a man's fertility as sperm also become fitter and are more likely to reach the egg, says Uni. of Copenhagen research.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 82 Views

Even in Your 80s, Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle Can Add Years to Your Life

Adopting a healthier lifestyle can add years to your life—even in your 80s or living with chronic illness, according to new study from Japan.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 May 62 Views

Taking a Cooking Course Has Magic Pill Like Effects on Mental and Physical Well-Being

Cooking at home has a multi-faceted benefit in the lives of those who don't do so regularly, improving mental health, general health and more

By Blake Isbell

21 March 60 Views

30 Minutes of Lifting Weights, Push-ups or Yard Work Weekly May Cut Risk of Death By 20%

Whether it takes the form of yoga, gardening, or wheeling a wheelchair, 60 minutes per week of strength training reduces death risk by 20%

By Blake Isbell

16 March 64 Views

Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Memories

Pooling data from dozens of experiments let Pittsburgh researchers show whose brains benefit the most from exercise.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 February 66 Views

Calorie Restriction is Key Factor in Enhancing Human Health, Say Yale Researchers

A study led by Yale researchers confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans—and identifies a key protein that could be harnessed.

By Jeanne Goddard

18 February 61 Views

Lifting Weights for Just Three Seconds a Day Helps Our Muscles Grow, According to Scientists

Lifting weights for just three seconds a day helps our muscles grow, according to researchers at Edith Cowan University.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 February 60 Views

Thor Lookalike Who Became Superfit Despite Cystic Fibrosis Can Now Laugh for First Time After Life-changing Drug

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Ben Mudge says a new medication, Kaftrio, has helped him laugh and breathe normally for first time.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 February 58 Views

Intensive Exercise the 'Best Way to Alleviate Symptoms of Chronic Anxiety Without Drugs or Therapy'

Researchers at the University of Gothenberg have found that people exercising intensively reduce their levels of chronic anxiety.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 February 71 Views

Get Your Body Moving to Put the Brakes on Early Parkinson's, Study Says

A new study suggests that people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, fare better.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 January 55 Views

Exercise Alters Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging Synapses, Study Finds

When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 January 62 Views

Your Body's Own 'Cannabis-Like' Substance Can Reduce Chronic Inflammation During Exercise

Exercise has been found to produce a cannabis-like substance that reduces chronic inflammation, thanks to Nottingham University researchers.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 December 82 Views

80-Year Old Powerlifter Can Still Pump 800 Pounds And Inspire Seniors to Hit the Gym

At New York Sports Club, Mike Palen surprises everyone as he keeps sliding on those 45-pound plates until around 700 when he starts to lift.

By Blake Isbell

08 November 59 Views

Drink 1 to 3 Extra Cups Of Water Daily For Weight Loss, Health - Study

For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, water may be just what the doctor ordered.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 March 60 Views