August 5, 2024

Sit a Lot? Exercise Might Offset the Damage to Your Health

People can offset hours spent sitting around with minutes of active exercise each week, a new study claims.

August 5, 2024

Does Lifting Weights 'Close to Failure' Really Build Muscle?

A popular tactic among weight lifters is “training to failure” -- pushing yourself to the point where you can’t do a single more rep.

July 31, 2024

Six in 10 U.S. Adults Say They Walk for Leisure, Exercise

Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal tally finds.

July 18, 2024

Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not

Exercise near bedtime won’t necessarily wreck a person’s sleep, a new study says.

July 8, 2024

Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym

Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says.

July 3, 2024

Exercise May Prevent the Nerve Damage That Comes With Chemotherapy

Simple exercises performed during rounds of chemotherapy can help people avoid nerve damage normally associated with the cancer-killing drugs, a new study suggests.