Tag: Exercise

Today is National Watermelon Day, and there is more than one reason to celebrate! Just a 2 cup serving of...

The use of promotions and rewards can greatly increase involvement in workplace wellness programs.

Two new studies have found that a sedentary lifestyle may be linked to a higher risk of ovarian cancer.

Exercise may reduce the risk of 13 different forms of cancer.

Brief workouts based around a single minute of intense exercise broken up into three intervals may be as effective in...

New research has found that a mere 2.7 percent of Americans meet the minimum criteria for leading a healthy lifestyle.

The threat of losing a monetary reward if an exercise goal is not attained may be more motivating than the...

A well-designed daily exercise routine may be the best way to avoid triggering an episode of lower back pain.

Young adults who admit to spending long periods of time stretched out on the couch watching TV are more likely...

New research suggests that a shoulder dislocation may heal just as well with non-operative treatment as it does with a...

Sitting isn't just bad for adults. As it turns out, sitting for prolonged periods of time is very bad for...

Many post-heart attack patients are perfectly safe having sex, and it might even be beneficial to their health as a...

New research suggests that people who sit for too long may end up with liver disease as well as heart...

Hospital admissions due to injuries sustained while bike riding have more than doubled in recent years, with the most substantial...

Regular activity during adolescence is associated with health benefits in middle age that include a lower risk of mortality from...

Taking a steady walk for a two-minute period every hour may help undo some of the harmful effects associated with...

While it's true that only 1500 people across the US ended up in the emergency room as a result of...

According to a recent study, employees spend an average of 77 percent of the day sitting and only five percent...

Exercising regularly appears to improve sexual function in men--and women too.

A new study has found that although there are benefits to jogging regularly, more vigorous training is as risky to...

New research suggests that owners who are made aware of the health dangers of their dog's weight appear more motivated...

New research tells us that the air inside you gym might not be any better than the air on the...

When people listen to songs they enjoy, even the most high-intensity, difficult workout becomes easier to complete.

Tooth decay and gum disease are surprisingly common among top athletes and, at times, can be so detrimental that they...

According to new research, people have an increased intake of alcohol on the days they are more physically active.