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October 24, 2015

Arthritis may be worse in poor countries but seem worse in rich ones

A study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds that those in wealthy nations are more troubled by it, even though people in poor countries have more severe symptoms.

October 24, 2015

Streaming fitness videos leave no excuses for procrastinators

For people who are financially strapped, time challenged or on the road without a gym in sight, fitness experts say streaming videos can provide cheap or free workouts, leaving no excuses for even the most dedicated couch potatoes to avoid exercise.

October 24, 2015

Winter workouts: 6 tips to stay on track

You managed to stay on-point with your workouts all summer, and even enjoyed staying active through the crisp days of autumn. But with cold and dark winter days fast approaching, do you have what it takes to winterize your workouts and stay on track

October 24, 2015

‘Exercise hormone’ irisin really does exist

The "exercise hormone" irisin has generated controversy among scientists — some say it's produced when humans work up a sweat, and holds promise as a weight-loss treatment, but others contend that irisin doesn't even really exist in people.

October 24, 2015

‘Taking charge of yourself’: How yoga helped a US Marines vet manage her PTSD

After returning from deployment in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Yusra Kauppila would wake up in night sweats, having dreamt of being under attack.

October 24, 2015

5 common beginner running mistakes

Summertime is the perfect season to start a running program. With the sun shining, there’s simply no reason to not lace up your sneaks and hit the road. But before you get started, learn the five mistakes every beginning runner makes. And skip them!

October 24, 2015

US youth activity report card gives poor grades to adults

American children are scoring failing marks in fitness because of the lure of the Internet, time-pressed parents and the culture of the car, fitness experts say.

October 24, 2015

Staying active may preserve cognitive skills in middle age

Maintaining good cardiorespiratory fitness as a young adult may be linked to better cognitive skills in middle age, according to new research published in Neurology.

October 24, 2015

Study suggests a way to get kids to eat more veggies

Researchers from Texas A&M may have found an easier way to get kids to eat their vegetables than trying to convince them Spider-Man actually got his powers from green beans: Just pair veggies with other foods they don't like that much.

October 24, 2015

The 5 foods to avoid if you want a six pack

Carrying a spare tire around your belly?