A sedentary lifestyle can increase your cancer risk, according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research.
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Exercise
Prolonged Sitting May Raise Risk of Certain Cancers
11 Ways to Beat the Treadmill Blahs
11 ways to perk up your indoor walking or running routine.
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Yoga More Beneficial for Back Pain than Traditional Medical Care, Study Finds
Recent studies provide back pain sufferers with a natural means to help relieve their misery and increase their function – yoga.
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Yoga for Fibromyalgia
A new study shows that yoga really helps to speed up the muscle healing process in fibromyalgia.
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September is National Yoga Month!
September is National Yoga Month! If you haven’t already discovered all of the wonderful health benefits yoga can offer, now is the perfect time to start.
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Just 15 Minutes a Day Can Add 3 Years to Your Life
Researchers have found that even just 15 minutes of physical activity a day can extend one's life by up to 3 years.
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New Studies Confirm Dangers of Midlife Weight Gain
Two new studies show that even small increases in weight during midlife can significantly increase risk for Alzheimer's and heart disease.
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Video: 95-Year-Old Sprinter Ida Keeling Sets a New World Record
Ida Keeling, who took up running at age 67, is living proof that getting older doesn't mean you need to slow down!
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We’ll Miss You, Jack LaLanne!
Jack LaLanne will perhaps be best remembered for his exuberant charisma, zest for life and enthusiasm for fitness and nutrition.
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Make 2011 the Year You Finally Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
This is your year to finally accomplish your weight loss goals!
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Supplements for Exercise: 5 That Can Help You Get the Get-Up-and-Go
Nutritional supplements can help overcome exercise inertia.
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Don’t Stop Exercising Now! 7 Ways to Stay Fit Through Winter
Keep exercising when the days get short.
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Want to Slow Aging? Get Moving!
According to a new research review, engaging in regular physical activity may be the single most effective way to stay healthy as you age, aside from not smoking.
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You Can Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer
A new study shows that you may be able to significantly reduce your risk for breast cancer — even if you are genetically predisposed to the disease.
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Exercise Slows Cellular Aging
We all know that exercise is good for us. And now, science is beginning to help us understand why.
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11 Ways to Make Walking More Fun
And keep those health benefits coming!
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Anti-Aging Inspiration: 91-Year-Old Yoga Instructor, Tao Porchon-Lynch
Yogis in India have known for centuries about the anti-aging benefits of yoga, and now, modern-day researchers are beginning to understand the science behind yoga's power to effectively reverse the signs of aging.
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Do Not Worry About Moderate Exercise Wrecking Your Knees
A new study conducted at Boston University showed no difference between the incidence of osteoarthritis of the knee between exercisers and those who did not exercise.
(Felson MD, MPH, Arthritis and Rheumatism, 57 (2) 2007.)
The study lasted 9 years and evaluated over 1,200 people, most of whom said they walked for exercise. Only 68 said...
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The Gruve Activity Monitor: A High-Tech Way to Get in Shape
This little device can help you battle your sedentary lifestyle and lose weight.
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The Hard Evidence: Why You Should Exercise & Avoid Fast Food
Just in case you needed more proof that the benefits of exercise are real and fast food is dangerous.
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