When it comes to hypertension, exercise may trump your genetic make up.
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Exercise News
Study: Exercise Reduces Hypertension Risk
Mayo Scientists Work to Change Aging
A team of scientists at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. is working to reshape the course of geriatric research nationally.
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Yes, Boomers Can Build Muscle
Once you hit 40, your strength and muscle mass begins to diminish. And that loss speeds up with every decade. But the good news is, you can reverse it.
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8 Ways to Make Exercising During Allergy Season Easier
Don't let allergies keep you inside on the couch this spring! These simple strategies will really help you stay active.
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You Can Walk Your Way Out of Depression, Studies Indicate
While many are quick to resort to prescriptions, pharmaceutical intervention doesn't have to be your only defense against depression, says a new study.
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Study Finds Nitrates Boost Exercise Endurance — So Are They Friend or Foe?
It’s still a mystery as to why nitrates have been associated with both helpful and harmful health effects. But scientists think the source may play a huge role.
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Women, Exercise and Fertility: New Study Reveals How Exercise May Affect a Woman’s Ability to Conceive
While exercise is extremely healthful in a myriad of ways, the evidence is mounting that too much exercise is actually detrimental.
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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Dietary Supplements
Amid the skepticism and misinformation, there are five simple truths that you need to know.
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Cool Hands May Be the Secret to Better Workouts
Improbable though it may seem, cool hands might enhance your workout in different ways, according to a small new study.
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What’s More Important than Nutrition?
While it's important not to neglect the basics, I believe that the most important components of your wellness strategy are things that are unrelated to consumption.
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Take the Live in the Now April Wellness Challenge!
Wellness is defined as having a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit.
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Breaking a Sweat Confers a Lifetime of Benefits
Researchers say it's clear that exercise will improve your health, brighten your outlook - and could help stop diseases before they start.
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Gym Generates Electricity — and Competition
The "Fit for Green" system at the Anteater Recreation Center converts the motion of exercise equipment into "green" power — that is, pollution-free electricity.
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Exercise Can Change Your DNA
Research published in Cell Metabolism has found that as little as 20 minutes of vigorous exercise can markedly change a person’s DNA for the better.
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One Simple Change Could Burn Up To 36% More Fat
Interval training has long been known as a good way to train athletes to increase speed and endurance. But it's also the best way to burn excess fat.
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Barefoot-Style Shoes Gaining in Popularity
Instead of using padded foam heels as shock absorbers, barefoot-style shoes rely on a runner's own foot to soften the impact of each step.
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Exercise Keeps Your Heart as Strong as a College Student’s
According to recent research from the Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, aerobic interval training slows aging of the heart.
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How to Go from “I Should Work Out” to “I Did Work Out” in 30 Seconds
How do you get motivated to work out every day? The good news: teeth gritting willpower every day is not the answer.
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Want to Become More Physically Active? Get a Dog!
New research is also showing that dog owners are more active overall than people who do not own dogs.
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Coffee Can Boost Your Workout
New research suggests that drinking coffee prior to a workout can enhance performance, particularly in sports activities where endurance plays a major role.
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