Health & Fitness

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The benefits of exercise for your physical and mental health

The benefits of exercise for your physical and mental health

Even a small amount of exercise can have both curative and preventive health benefits....

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How often should you work out for weight loss and muscle gain?

How often should you work out for weight loss and muscle...

How often to work out depends on a person's goals and current fitness levels. This...

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10 of the best workout mats

10 of the best workout mats

The choice of a workout mat will depend on the exercise a person wants to perform....

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Rest days: Why they are important, benefits, and when to take one

Rest days: Why they are important, benefits, and when to...

A rest day gives the body a chance to recover from physical activity. Learn the...

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What is muscular endurance and how to improve it

What is muscular endurance and how to improve it

Muscular endurance means how long muscles can sustain exercise. Learn the benefits...

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The 20 best cardio exercises to do at home

The 20 best cardio exercises to do at home

This article looks at the best cardio exercises to perform at home with minimal...

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The 7 best kettlebells for home workouts

The 7 best kettlebells for home workouts

What are some of the best kettlebells? Here, learn what to look for and how to use...

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Aging: Improving flexibility may help people live longer

Aging: Improving flexibility may help people live longer

New research has found that people with higher flexibility ranges tended to live...

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How can we slow down diabetes-related brain aging?

How can we slow down diabetes-related brain aging?

This podcast episode examines two studies that assess the impact type 2 diabetes...

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11 Best Running Shoes

11 Best Running Shoes

What makes a good running shoe? Read on to discover what research suggests and what...

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4 of the best treadmills for running

4 of the best treadmills for running

Many treadmills offer a range of technological and mechanical features to enhance...

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Rheumatoid arthritis myths and facts: Quiz

Rheumatoid arthritis myths and facts: Quiz

Understanding the symptoms and treatments of rheumatoid arthritis is a key part...

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Parkinson's disease: Why is gut health important?

Parkinson's disease: Why is gut health important?

Medical News Today discusses why the gut microbiome is important in Parkinson's...

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In Conversation: Discussing racism's impact on health beyond biology

In Conversation: Discussing racism's impact on health beyond...

Can health disparities between different racial groups, including those that surfaced...

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Exercise and longevity: How to stay active for a long, healthy life

Exercise and longevity: How to stay active for a long,...

Dr. Borja del Pozo Cruz, who has studied the relationship between longevity and...

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2023 in review: Sweeteners, colon cancer, and male birth control

2023 in review: Sweeteners, colon cancer, and male birth...

In this wrap-up of medical research in 2023, Medical News Today’s editors delve...