Estrogen loss after menopause impacts heart health through gene regulation
Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause…
Want Less Stress? Landmark Study Points to a Simple Habit
A year-long clinical trial reveals that regular aerobic exercise may significantly influence cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.…
Eccentric exercise builds muscle strength and size with less effort
If you think you need to ‘go hard’ at the gym to make your muscles stronger, think again! New research at ECU…
There is no safe gamble with high LDL cholesterol
There is strong scientific consensus that high levels of certain cholesterol-trafficking particles, such as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),…
I’m fitter than ever in my 40s after doing Mel C’s ‘addictive’ workout – it’s more accessible than you think
When someone’s nickname is ‘Sporty Spice’ and their upcoming album is named ‘Sweat’ it shouldn’t come as a…
I went back to ballet after 16 years — here’s what happened
On a Wednesday evening in early spring, my work bag was filled with the usual staples: my paper…
People judge weight loss more harshly when GLP-1 drugs are involved, study finds
Even when medication is paired with diet and exercise, people may still feel their weight loss is less…
How sick is too sick to exercise? When it’s okay to work out and when to rest
Your nose has been feeling blocked since morning and now, your throat is starting to get scratchy. Should…
Midlife Fitness Delays Chronic Disease by Years
Summary: Living longer is one thing, but living well is another. A new study reveals that cardiorespiratory fitness…
The Daily 20-Minute Workout That Boosted My VO2 Levels
When it comes to my fitness levels, it’s been a bit of a journey in the last 12…
Exercise advice for long covid may be doing more harm than good
Resistance training has been examined as a possible way to relieve covid-19 symptoms Bailey-Cooper Photography/Alamy In the hunt…
A Hot Bath Can Be Just As Good For You As A 30-Minute Walk, According To Research
What if I told you that sitting in a bath and listening to some Harry Styles after lifting…