Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Research consistently shows that physical activity ...

It is safe (and encouraged) to exercise daily for optimal health. However, to prevent injury and avoid progress plateaus, it's important to mix up your workouts and include plenty of low- or ...

Originally used in the military, weighted walking offers a powerful combo of strength and cardio. In the last few years, rucking has exploded in popularity, but not everyone knows what it actually is.

A recent 2026 Lancet study revealed that walking an extra 5 minutes daily can reduce the risk of early death by 10% for most ...

If you’ve had a heart attack in the past or have been diagnosed with a heart condition, it’s natural to be hesitant to work out. Maybe you don’t know how much intense activity your heart can take and ...

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Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...

Forget sneakers or cleats and put on those boogie shoes, as new research from Northeastern University finds that dancing can have the same health benefits as running and other forms of exercise. "You ...

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL. Previous research has shown that ...

Endurance exercise may train the immune system as much as the muscles. Older adults with decades of running or cycling had immune cells that functioned better and aged more slowly. Their inflammation ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily heart-pumping exercise could help control blood pressure. Twenty47studio/Getty Images New research shows adding a few minutes of ...