January is a popular month for people trying to reduce their alcohol intake but how successful are they in doing so? A new study by the University of Bristol that assessed data on the drinking patterns of nearly 3,000 drinkers ...
Jan 25, 2018
0
4
By now you've probably heard the edict from the health community: Sitting is the new smoking. Perhaps you've converted to a standing desk, or maybe you have a reminder on your phone to get up once an hour and walk around ...
Nov 21, 2017
0
20
(HealthDay)—It's no secret that we love our smartphones and other electronic devices for staying connected.
Oct 18, 2017
0
1
(HealthDay)—After menopause, moderate exercise can help women manage hot flashes, become more fit and feel better, a new study suggests.
Feb 16, 2017
0
2
Lying down all day can have serious implications – but according to a new study a short stint spent horizontal may be an effective way to fight type 2 diabetes.
Aug 1, 2016
0
27
Nearly 20 million fitness trackers were sold last year. These digital devices – which track everything from heart-rate to the number of steps you take – are sold on the promise that they will help the owner lose weight ...
Feb 9, 2016
0
18
(HealthDay)—When obese kids get moving, their cardiovascular health quickly improves even if they don't lose weight, a new review finds.
Aug 10, 2015
0
36
New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level.
Jul 15, 2015
0
37
A new study provides a snapshot of health-related physical fitness levels for U.S. schoolchildren in grades first through 12th. Iowa State University researchers analyzing data collected nationally through the NFL PLAY 60 ...
Jul 15, 2015
0
64
Researchers at the Emory University School of Medicine are teaming up with the Atlanta Track Club to study the effects of exercise on the heart.
Jun 30, 2015
0
20
