Exercise & Fitness

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong
Exercise & Fitness

Mind-Over-Matter Trick Can Help Keep Muscles Strong

Brian C. Clark, PhD | March 10, 2015

If you’re a physically active person, you know how hard it is to be told that you have to stay…

Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home
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Don’t Get Hurt When Working Out at Home

Barbara Bushman, PhD | February 3, 2015

Exercising in the comfort of your own home is convenient and can save a bundle in gym fees over time.…

How to Power Up Your Workout
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How to Power Up Your Workout

Cedric X. Bryant, PhD | November 18, 2014

To up the ante of your walking, running or stair-climbing workout, consider using a weighted vest. This underutilized form of…

Get in Shape for Free
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Get in Shape for Free

Charles B. Inlander | November 18, 2014

Up until two years ago, my wife and I paid more than $900 in annual membership fees—year after year—to belong…

You Can Exercise Less and Be Just as Healthy
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You Can Exercise Less and Be Just as Healthy

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | October 27, 2014

Do you struggle to fit the recommended amount of exercise into your busy schedule? Well, what if we told you…

“Snack” on This for High Blood Sugar Control
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“Snack” on This for High Blood Sugar Control

Monique Francois | October 24, 2014

Remember when your mom would snap “No snacks! ” before mealtime because it would “ruin” your appetite? It stands to…

The Quick, Powerful Workout You’re Probably Not Getting

The Quick, Powerful Workout You’re Probably Not Getting

Wayne L. Westcott, PhD | October 22, 2014

Until recently, fitness gurus have advised people to "take the stairs" mainly as a substitute for do-nothing elevator rides. Now:…

How to Stick with Exercise
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How to Stick with Exercise

Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD | September 30, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: What’s the easiest way for someone to start exercise and stick with it? As we said, people have…

Did a Neuroscientist Say Bicycle Helmets Aren’t Lifesaving?
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Did a Neuroscientist Say Bicycle Helmets Aren’t Lifesaving?

John M. Abrahams, MD | September 8, 2014

Imagine that it’s a beautiful day and you are out taking a bicycle ride. You are coasting along a quiet…

One-Minute Workout Works
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One-Minute Workout Works

Jessie X. Fan, PhD | August 13, 2014

Don’t have 10- or 30-minute blocks of time for exercise? Researchers may have found just the answer you are looking…

Walk This Way to Stay Happy and Fit Without Breaking a Sweat

Walk This Way to Stay Happy and Fit Without Breaking a Sweat

Hirofumi Tanaka, PhD | August 13, 2014

When you are feeling blue, do you ever take a stroll to walk it off? If you do, you may…

Try This Memory Trick to Get Motivated to Exercise
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Try This Memory Trick to Get Motivated to Exercise

Mathew Biondolillo | July 15, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard how a mental technique called visualization can help you “manifest” what you want—whether that be a…

Is Your Head Where It Should Be?

Is Your Head Where It Should Be?

Steven Weiniger, DC | June 30, 2014

You almost certainly have this posture problem. Here’s how to fix it… Are you part of the poor-posture epidemic? It's…

Don’t Let Your Computer Ruin Your Posture
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Don’t Let Your Computer Ruin Your Posture

Gregory Thielman, PT, EdD | June 30, 2014

Sitting at my desk at the end of a long workday, I caught sight of myself in a mirror --…

Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Jason Jackson, MSPT | June 24, 2014

These easy exercises could save your life... No one expects to get seriously injured—or even die—from a fall. But it…