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Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.
More Evidence Exercise Boosts Cancer Survival

A new study finds people who are physically active after a cancer diagnosis lower their risk of death significantly.
These 3 Vices Can Harm Your Health As Early as Your Mid-30s

A new study finds smoking, drinking and inactivity can damage your physical and mental health before you even hit the big 4-0.
You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds

Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer

In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep

A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.
Organized Sports Help Kids Score Big in the Classroom

A new study finds adolescents involved in organized team sports are more likely to stay in school and earn their high school diploma.

Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression

Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression

A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
A Single Bout of Exercise May Boost Brain Power for 24 Hours

In a new study, moderate to vigorous physical activity one day was linked to improved memory the next.
Adding Just Minutes of Exercise to Your Daily Routine Could Help Prevent an Irregular Heartbeat

A new study finds increasing your physical activity by less than 10 minutes a day helps lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrythmia.
Vigorous Exercise Helps Control Hunger, Especially in Women, New Study Finds

Researchers say vigorous exercise suppresses a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates your appetite and tells your brain it’s time to eat.
Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect a Child from Developing Asthma

A new study finds women who work out at least three times per week lower their child’s risk of asthma by about 50%.
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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study says most folks are willing to share it with doctors.

About 94% of people who wear smartwatches or activity trackers are open to sharing data with their doc if it will improve their health care, researchers report.

In fact, 47% had already...

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users.

The recall follows more than 100 reports of injuries, including concussions, broken...

SATURDAY, June 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — You're not just getting older, you're probably getting bigger.

Between their 20s and 40s, most Americans can expect to put on 10 to 25 pounds — and after 30, exercise may not have the same payoff it once did. 

It's not just you, but Mother Nature at work. 

"Your metabolism tends to slow down as you get older, but ...

MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A structured exercise program helped colon cancer survivors live longer and lowered their odds for a relapse, a major international study shows.

The program lasted three years and included regular meetings with a fitness coa...