By John Anderer Losing weight is a tough task for many people, but it can be particularly difficult for those living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Interesting new research, however, finds that early weight loss success among diabetics attending weight management programs can stronger predict…
By John Anderer If you want robust cognition and sharp thinking skills in old age, a recent study finds that a proper exercise routine will go a long way toward keeping your brain young – no matter how old you are. Scientists at UC San…
By Chris Melore Forget staying at home – nearly four in five parents would rather catch up with their family while doing a physical activity together (78%). It might be the best way to get kids to exercise more, according to a new poll, considering…
By John Anderer If living into your 90s seems to run in the family, don’t just assume that means you will too. Our genetics make us who we are, but new research from the University of California, San Diego finds exercise trumps genes when it comes…
By Study Finds “Moving our bodies in any shape or form each day can uplift our moods and help increase our mobility and mental wellbeing.” Is physical activity the key to a stronger mind? Two in three people believe it just may be, according to…
By Study Finds When it comes to bone health, a new study finds people on a plant-based diet should grab the dumbbells. Researchers in Austria have found that lifting weights is the best form of exercise for vegans – trumping cycling and swimming. The team…
By Matt Higgins It’s no secret that exercising can lead to a longer and healthier life. Working out reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. Now, a new study finds going above and beyond the recommended amount of weekly exercise can significantly reduce…
By Len De Nys, University of Stirling and Anna Catriona Whittaker, University of Stirling When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of your life – even down to how well you sleep at night. While it’s normal to experience stress over…
By Study Finds A handheld device which builds breathing muscles could help older people get in shape. Doing just five minutes of the breath training exercises every day for more than six weeks improved people’s performance on the treadmill by 12 percent, according to scientists….
By Study Finds Could a 10-minute power walk every day could add years to your life? A recent study of nearly 5,000 older adults found that deaths fell as physical activity increased. Just 10, 20, or 30 minutes extra exercise a day per day reduced…
By Lindsay Bottoms, University of Hertfordshire and Jon Brazier, University of Hertfordshire It’s recommended that people get 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week. But the part of this advice that people often ignore is that we should do muscle strengthening exercises…
By Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen In a SHTF situation, preppers and preparedness minded people should be able to bug out. But have preppers forgotten about this one simple skill necessary to do just that? Subscribe to https://bull-hansen.com to be notified about new videos and get updates…
By Nathan Liddle, Teesside University and Jonathan Taylor, Teesside University Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity worldwide. But though it requires little expertise or equipment – and can be very beneficial for our health – it unfortunately also comes with…
By Bradley Elliott, University of Westminster There’s long been evidence that moderate aerobic exercise (think walking, running, or cycling) are good for your lifelong health and well-being. Research even shows us more active people also tend to live longer, healthier lives with lower rates of…
By J. Fernanda Sánchez Jaramillo and Melissa Vida The Shoowa Gymnasium, a martial arts school in Popayán, Colombia, celebrated its 35th anniversary on Feb. 4. It has transformed the bodies and minds of children, young people, and adults, both Colombians and foreigners, who have trained…
By Paul Mansell, University of Birmingham Almost everyone wants to know how to reduce stress. After all, stress can have many negative effects on both our physical and mental health. An increasing body of evidence shows that changing the way we think about stress might…
By Ian Taylor, Loughborough University February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions is a vague memory. If your motivation to stick to…
By Livia Santos, Nottingham Trent University If you’ve ever broken a bone, you probably thought it was best to rest and not put any weight on it. But somewhat counter-intuitively, exercise may actually play an important role in making sure fractures heal properly. In fact,…
By Elias Marat We’re guessing that at least a few of you may have had a few nights – if not countless ones – where sleep didn’t necessarily come easily. Indeed, about one in four Americans has experienced a strong bout of insomnia at some…
By Sara Tipton Let’s say you’re feeling pretty good about your preps. You’ve got your preps squared away, a nice supply for medical and first aid supplies, you’re prepped for multiple types of emergencies. Now, what do you do? It’s time to take your preparedness…
