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Fitness

4 Immediate Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
While the long-term benefits of exercise are certainly worth the wait—stronger bones, more muscle mass, and a healthier heart, to name a...

Should You Use a Protein Powder?
A registered dietitian gives the inside scoop on one of the most popular diet supplements. Scoop, blend and drink — protein powder is a...

Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
Being in shape has a greater impact on heart health and longevity than the number on the scale, according to a recent study. People...

Does Walking Lower Blood Pressure? A Registered Nurse Explains
Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Studies have shown that people who use walking as a...

Walking Just 30 Minutes a Day Can Lead to These Results for Your Body
Walking for 30 minutes daily has many physical and mental benefits, such as improved heart health, decreased risk of chronic diseases,...

Resistance Training Improves Sleep Quality Better Than Cardio, Study Finds
If you’re looking for a better night’s rest, hitting the gym to lift some weights could be the answer, according to a new report....
6 high-protein vegetables that can help you build muscle
Believe it or not, eating vegetables can help you build muscle . Veggies are known for their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber,...

New study shows physical activity is top predictor of when you might die
If you need one more reason to follow through on your New Year’s resolution to get more exercise next year, consider this headline from a...

12 Good Things That Can Go Bad
1. Exercise You can do a number on your body if you hit the gym too hard. Overuse can damage joints, tendons, ligaments, and even your...

What Happens to the Body After Sitting Down for Too Long?
Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, approximately 31% of the global population fails to...

What Are the Benefits of Walking Backwards?
Walking backwards for exercise, also called retro walking, has many research-proven benefits that can help improve flexibility, strength,...

How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle?
No matter how much you enjoy strength training, you probably don’t lift for the pure joy of picking up stuff and putting it down. It’s a...

11 Dos and Don’ts to Unlock Your Fitness Potential
Making fitness goals is easy — keeping them is hard. How do you prioritize exercise when there are a million other things on your to-do...

Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests
Exercise doesn’t just help you lose fat. It could also promote healthier fat, according to a new study. “Living a physically active...

Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study
Sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease –– even if you work out in your spare time, according to new...

5 Surprising Things That Happen When You Strengthen Your Core
Forget transforming your body. The far more important benefits of strengthening your core — the muscles that stabilize your back, improve...

Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...

The Power of 30 Minutes
Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...
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