Health & Fitness

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How exactly does exercise give the brain an instant boost?

How exactly does exercise give the brain an instant boost?

Researchers have found that the same nerves that signal muscles to move can also...

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Longevity: Could extreme exercise help you live longer?

Longevity: Could extreme exercise help you live longer?

A new study provides evidence suggesting those who participate in extreme exercise...

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Is it better to measure exercise in minutes or steps?

Is it better to measure exercise in minutes or steps?

Researchers say regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and...

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Expert tips on how to make your diet healthy for the heart

Expert tips on how to make your diet healthy for the heart

In this episode of our podcast, Feature Editor Maria Cohut discusses matters related...

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Moderate to intense exercise may boost efficacy of leukemia treatment

Moderate to intense exercise may boost efficacy of leukemia...

Recent research suggests that short bouts of moderate to intense exercise could...

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Healthy aging: How moderate exercise, adequate sleep can help

Healthy aging: How moderate exercise, adequate sleep can...

Researchers say people who exercise even moderately and get 7 hours of sleep per...

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Can vigorous exercise help lower cognitive impairment risk?

Can vigorous exercise help lower cognitive impairment risk?

New research has found a link between regular vigorous exercise and more stable...

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Drinking coffee may help negate harmful effects of being sedentary

Drinking coffee may help negate harmful effects of being...

Drinking coffee may help lower the mortality risk of those who sit for prolonged...

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1 year of heavy resistance training benefits older adults, study finds

1 year of heavy resistance training benefits older adults,...

A recent study found that heavy resistance training among older adults may help...

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Longevity: How extreme exercise may prolong life span

Longevity: How extreme exercise may prolong life span

In this episode of our podcast, editors Maria Cohut and Yasemin Nicola Sakay discuss...

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Chemotherapy: Can physical exercise protect against nerve damage?

Chemotherapy: Can physical exercise protect against nerve...

A study found that physical exercise can help chemotherapy-induced chronic pain...

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Brain health: Study finds vigorous exercise may have lasting benefits

Brain health: Study finds vigorous exercise may have lasting...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help protect cognitive functions and...

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Cancer risk after tattooing: What are the real health implications?

Cancer risk after tattooing: What are the real health implications?

This podcast episode discusses whether having tattoos can increase the risk of different...

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Type 2 diabetes: Too much time sitting linked to early death

Type 2 diabetes: Too much time sitting linked to early...

A sedentary lifestyle that includes a lot of time sitting may lead to a higher risk...

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Do tampons contain toxic metals, like lead, and are they safe?

Do tampons contain toxic metals, like lead, and are they...

This podcast episode investigates whether tampons and pads pose a threat to health...

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Menopause: Expert insights and tips

Menopause: Expert insights and tips

In this episode of In Conversation, we look at some of the most important information...