8,500 steps a day may help stop weight regain after dieting
Losing weight is difficult for many people, but keeping the weight off can be even harder. Doctors and researchers have long known that many...
Walking 1000 more steps after surgery may help people heal faster
Doctors have long encouraged patients to get out of bed and walk after surgery.
Nurses often remind patients to move around the hospital hallways, sit...
Your favorite workout music could help you exercise much longer
A new study suggests that listening to your favorite music during exercise may help you keep going far longer than you think.
Researchers found that...
Strong muscles may help older women live longer
A large new study suggests that muscle strength may be one of the most important factors for healthy aging, especially in older women.
Researchers found...
Just one workout a week may help reduce belly fat
A new study from researchers at the University of Hong Kong suggests that people with excess belly fat may not need to exercise several...
Scientists found the age when physical decline begins
A remarkable long-term study from Sweden has revealed an important truth about aging and the human body.
Researchers discovered that physical performance, including fitness, strength,...
Popular weight-loss drug helps older adults lose significant weight
Obesity is becoming an increasingly serious health problem around the world, especially among older adults.
As people age, carrying excess body weight can place extra...
Gut may hold the key to diabetes recovery after weight-loss surgery
Weight-loss surgery has become one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and type 2 diabetes. Many people who undergo these operations lose...
One simple pill may help people sleep better and protect heart health
Your heart never gets a break. Every second of the day and night, it keeps pumping blood through your body to carry oxygen and...
Why restaurant meals could make the world gain weight faster than ever
A huge international study has found that people who eat meals prepared outside the home are more likely to become overweight or obese, no...