Could exercising while losing weight preserve your muscles and help keep them 'young'?
When we lose weight, we don't just lose body fat—we lose muscle, too.
Nov 12, 2025
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Your body can be a portable gym: How to ditch membership fees and expensive equipment
You don't need a gym membership, dumbbells, or expensive equipment to get stronger.
Oct 13, 2025
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Infrared sauna may hold benefits for team-sport athletes
A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, suggests that using an infrared sauna after exercise can speed up recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes. ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Scar tissue in athletes' hearts tied to higher risk of dangerous cardiac rhythms
Scar tissue in the heart was associated with abnormal heart rhythms among healthy, long-time male endurance athletes aged 50 or older, potentially increasing their risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a small study ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Menstrual cycle found to affect women's reaction time, but not as much as being active
Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL.
Oct 9, 2025
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Analyzing two-year usage data, scientists show sedentary users gain 1,000-2,000 daily steps through apps
There are over 100,000 fitness apps currently available on app stores, but despite the variety in choice, there has been little evidence they lead to real-world fitness improvements—until now.
Sep 23, 2025
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Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before killing himself.
Aug 6, 2025
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Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
You won't find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it's all about training with body weight.
Nov 10, 2025
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The secret to healthy aging could be hiding in skeletal muscle
The powerful role of exercise in maintaining skeletal muscle could be the key to improving health and resilience in older age, according to new research from Monash University. The new research, published on the bioRxiv preprint ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Should I exercise if I'm still sore from last time?
If you're feeling sore from a run or gym session, you might wonder whether it's better to push through or give your body a rest.
Sep 2, 2025
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