Some believe any amount of alcohol will ruin your ‘gains’.
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Just be careful not to drink too much.
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We looked at more than 1,000 research trials and found clear evidence to back exercise as a way to improve depression, anxiety and psychological distress.
Happy habits = happy people.
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The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice.
Mid-morning workouts may just have slightly more benefit than evening ones.
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Mice who exercised in the late morning had approximately two-fold greater fat breakdown.
Getting enough good sleep each night can have benefits for your fitness.
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Even the world’s best athletes say sleep is important for helping them perform well.
Physical activity during cancer treatment can help improve mental and physical health outcomes.
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Physical activity throughout cancer treatment is both safe and beneficial.
Shin splints, better known as medial tibial stress syndrome, can be avoided.
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Between 9% and 20% of runners will suffer from shin splints at some point in their life.
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Dancing in a group – in a class, in a club, at a wedding – is social. So it could be just the thing for 2023, if the gym isn’t for you.
A few swims a week can make a big difference for your fitness.
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Swimming is great for both heart health and strength.
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All things considered, the traditional approach of changing your program every 12 weeks might actually make sense in order to prevent plateaus. However, there is no hard and fast rule.
Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements.
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Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements on the market.
In relationships, women tend to take the lead in promoting healthy behaviors.
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Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.
Researchers have long known that sitting at your desk hour after hour is an unhealthy habit.
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Short, frequent walks throughout the day are key to helping prevent the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Racial stress can seriously threaten a person’s well-being.
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Racial hostility can produce symptoms similar to what soldiers experience as a result of going to war.
Thick snow covers tree branches as people walk along a street in Ottawa after a snowstorm.
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Taking your physical activity outside comes with added benefits. Here are ways to pursue your fitness goals outdoors, even in the middle of a Canadian winter.
Most of us are eager to avoid getting sick this time of year.
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Here are some simple things you can do everyday to help your immune system fight off infections.
When it comes to eye care, regular visits to the optometrist or ophthalmologist can detect the early signs of diabetic damage.
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The risk of developing eye complications is high in young people with Type 2 diabetes, which is increasingly affecting children and adolescents, especially those who are more sedentary.
A studio set up for a SoulCycle event in New York City.
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Fitness and religion make a potent combination, one people have explored for centuries.
Many people wish to target fat loss in their stomach.
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Despite years of study, evidence on whether it’s possible remains mixed.
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New research shows even one muscle contraction a day, for five days a week, is effective at improving muscle strength if you keep it up for a month.