How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing
During my years working with astronauts, it was routine to hear about returning crew being carried from their…
Spanish marathon runner at 82 has muscle mass like that of a 30-year-old
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 15:05 Juan López is well known in the city of Toledo. For decades he…
Exercise cuts ‘chemo brain’ and fatigue in cancer patients
A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to…
Fuelling the fight against breast cancer
A University of Alberta researcher has received a prestigious national fellowship to help women with breast cancer stay…
Muscles retain molecular memory of repeated inactivity
Muscle loss, or atrophy, due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly…
Daily peanut butter intake boosts muscle power in older adults
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia,…
Discovery offers hope for reducing immune-related heart risks in cancer patients
For many people diagnosed with cancer, treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has dramatically extended lives. Some of these treatments, such…
Exercise pills could offer new hope for depression treatment
We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout.…
Study identifies link between gut bacteria and deterioration of the brain in ALS, dementia
A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most…
Fitness coach shares 5 underrated fat-loss habits South Asian women should never avoid: ‘Not eating enough…’
Fat loss is an uphill battle, and for South Asians, it may be more challenging. An October 2025…
Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
Tegan Taylor: Norman, are you familiar with the game ‘Would You Rather’? Norman Swan: No, but what would…
Perfectionism and competitive sports practice associated with risk of exercise addiction
Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and without…