Well: Can Too Much Exercise Harm the Heart?
Photo Credit iStock With many of us contemplating marathons or other prolonged endurance events in 2016, we, our spouses and…
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Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind
As a short person who is prone to back pain, I have long been aware of the value of good posture, and seating that minimizes the stress on my spine and the muscles and ligaments that support it.
Phys Ed: Fit Body, Fit Brain and Other Fitness Trends
Photo Credit iStock The most persistent theme in exercise science in 2015 was that to live long, age well and…
Well: Fit Body, Fit Brain and Other Fitness Trends
Photo Credit iStock The most persistent theme in exercise science in 2015 was that to live long, age well and…
Well: 12 Minutes of Yoga for Better Bone Health
Photo Credit Paul Rogers Yoga enthusiasts link the practice to a long list of health benefits, including greater flexibility and…
Well: When Runners Go the Distance, but Races Don’t
Photo Carolina Luevanos-Garcia at the finish line in Chattanooga.Credit When we hear about a road-race shortcut, many of us think…
How Exercise May Help Us Fight Off Colds
When we think of inflammation, we usually think of fever, swelling and redness. But inflammation can also be a good thing, helping the body to heal itself as it fights invading microbes.
Well: Trying to Beat My 25-Year-Old Self
Photo Jen A. Miller runs a race in Washington Crossing, Pa.Credit I set my personal record of 22:12 for a…
Does Exercise Help Keep Our Brains Young?
Physical fitness may be critical for maintaining a relatively youthful and nimble brain as we age, according to a new study of brain activation patterns in older people.
Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process?
Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, a new study finds.