physical activity

Good health and well-being have garnered much-needed attention to staying active and leading a happy, healthy life amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Entering the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, the best way to improve your physical…

Exercising at an older age is always recommended so that older people can avoid getting diseases due to lack of physical movement. Now, research has suggested that twenty minutes of moderate to vigorous daily exercise in early old age…

If you enjoy activities like walking your dog or going for a bike ride, then guess what? These are all forms of aerobic, or "cardio" exercise. “Almost any movement can be considered cardiovascular exercise if…

When the coronavirus pandemic temporarily closed gyms across the country in 2020, many people chose to do their workouts at home through online instructions. Even after the fitness facilities reopened, many people chose to stay home.…

Healthcare institutions have strongly encouraged the use of statins since the drug was found to reduce cardiovascular risk. But many remain concerned about the side effects of the pill, which usually include muscle pain, trouble…

Frédéric E. SolimanDO - Sports medicineOrlando Health When we find a sport or workout routine that we love, it's hard to think of changing it. In adolescent athletes, intense training in a single sport…

Many people experienced a reduction in stress, pain and anxiety, and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What is behind this so-called “runner's high”? New research in the neuroscience of exercise…

Warning: spoilers for the upcoming "Sex and the City" "And Just Like That" premiere. Spin classes can help improve cardiovascular fitness…

High cholesterol refers to the presence of fatty molecules that circulate in the blood and deposit on the artery walls, causing them to become blocked. Although it is usually harmless at first, the disease can wreak havoc on the body if…

Date: October 29, 2021 Scottish Cycling recognizes the important role that a range of female role models have in sport and the different roles they fulfill in sport. On Day 5 of Women and Girls in Sport Week, we wanted to highlight one…

Running takes a lot of energy, but knowing what and when to eat can be confusing for new runners. Eating a balanced diet with adequate carbohydrates will keep runners energized and satisfied.Each plan is individual. No single diet works…

You've heard it over and over again since you were a kid: Exercise! Personal fitness and a regular regimen of physical activity have been advocated as a mainstay of a healthy lifestyle for centuries. Even Hippocrates,…

When we think of the benefits of exercise, we usually think of better sleep, more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, stronger muscles, or a healthier heart.These are all true. But we rarely consider the immediate effects physical…

Hot baths offer some of the same benefits as exercise, but they shouldn't replace your workouts. Image Credit: PRIImageFactory / iStock / GettyImages An increase in body temperature, sweating and heart rate…

Measures to combat climate change could greatly benefit human health in the coming years, as well as in the long term, according to a new report.…

Luis Alvarez / Getty New study points out that losing weight may not make you healthier, but exercise A new study further proves that body mass index (BMI) can throw off a cliff. Joke! (Type of). New…

Biking is a fun and safe family hobby. In addition, it offers many health benefits. Even if your child still uses training wheels, they can benefit from the effects of cycling on the body. Here are the top five reasons why…

A new study tap into the data of more than 100 cities in the EU concluded that the provision of cycling infrastructure in the age of Covid has already demonstrated a high return on investment, increasing cycling rates from 11 to 48% on…

A collaborative effort will once again fund a grant program that provides fitness-promoting adaptive cycling equipment to patients with Friedreich's ataxia (FA). A partnership of Friedreich Research Alliance on Ataxia (FARA), the Burrows…

The United States as a whole remains woefully at the back of the pack in terms of cycling infrastructure, but Chicago is among the few exceptions that prove the rule, according to a new study. It would seem pretty basic that as cycling…

The United States still needs massive improvements to its cycling infrastructure to encourage more commuters to cycle and improve safety, according to a recent report released by researchers at Rutgers and Virginia Tech universities.The…