How to Slow Brain Aging
Rigorous exercise may do more than protect the heart, trim the waistline, and keep bones strong. New research suggests strenuous physical activity can slow... continue reading
New Year New You! Aerobic Exercise vs. Aging
If you want to battle the negative biological effects of growing old, you might want to take up an aerobic exercise such as jogging or swimming. German... continue reading
Americans Shirking Exercise
A new government study has found that about 80 percent of Americans aren’t getting nearly enough exercise, potentially setting themselves up for health... continue reading
Seniors Getting Pumped
A study examined “the effect of 26 weeks of low-load high-repetition resistance training (BodyPumpTM) on maximal strength, gait speed, balance and... continue reading
Leg Movement Key for Brain Health As We Age
The connection between physical activity and brain health is getting stronger. New research shows that using your legs in weight-bearing exercise is critical... continue reading
Walk Faster, Live Longer
If you want to add a few extra years to your life, try picking up the pace. That’s the advice of an international team of researchers who found that... continue reading
Yoga’s Brain Boost
Yoga and meditation are becoming increasingly mainstream activities in the U.S., and new research helps explain why. Daily sessions of either practice can have... continue reading
Exercise Stops Brain Shrinkage
After people turn 40, their brain shrinks by about 5 percent every 10 years. But new research suggests aerobic exercise could have a protective effect, slowing... continue reading
Exercise Slows Aging
Exercise dramatically slows the aging process, helping people look and feel decades younger, new research suggests. British scientists compared a group of 125... continue reading
Aerobic Exercise Prevents Heart Aging
There is hope for middle-aged couch potatoes, reports Time.com. Years of inactivity can take a significant toll on the heart, but new research suggests that a... continue reading