The "talk test" is often used as a low-tech way to measure exercise intensity: If you can easily talk or even sing, your workout is fairly light, but if conversation is difficult, you are exercising vigorously.
May 14, 2026
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People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, which ...
Mar 5, 2026
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The new year starts for many by making resolutions to live healthier lives. This can mean getting fitter by joining a gym, signing up to Pilates classes or starting a new diet.
Jan 5, 2026
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How fit you are in midlife may help determine not just how long you live, but how many of those years are spent in good health, according to a new study published today in the JACC. The study found that adults with higher ...
Apr 22, 2026
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As GLP-1 receptor agonists reshape obesity treatment, a new medical perspective published in JAMA, underscores a persistent gap in care: integrating exercise into weight management in ways patients can sustain.
May 5, 2026
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For decades, elite runners have traveled the world to train at high altitude. When oxygen levels in the air are low, the body responds by producing more red blood cells—the cells responsible for carrying oxygen around the ...
Mar 16, 2026
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A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study confirms that outrigger canoe paddling is far more than a state team sport. It's a way of life that supports physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual health for paddlers in Hawaiʻi.
Mar 14, 2026
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Knee injuries are among the most serious and common injuries in rugby. Developing effective prevention strategies requires the identification of aspects of physical performance—such as power, muscle strength, and balance—that ...
Feb 7, 2026
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If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn't lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is bad for your performance and can lead to injuries. But is this really the case? Let's unpack the science.
Feb 16, 2026
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With the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, national and international media attention is once again turning to Paralympic sport. But how is it presented to the public?
Mar 6, 2026
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