October 17, 2022

Counting Steps? Here's How Many You Need to Boost Health

Taking that often-cited 10,000 steps a day — or even slightly fewer — may indeed be enough to improve your health, a new study suggests.

October 17, 2022

Is Exercise Getting Tougher for You? Long COVID Might Be to Blame

After COVID-19, resuming regular exercise may be harder, and new research suggests this may be one more symptom of long COVID.

September 28, 2022

Regular Weightlifting Could Lengthen Your Life

Combining weightlifting with aerobic exercise can significantly lower your odds of dying early, especially from heart disease, new research shows.

September 13, 2022

How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?

There's an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking.

September 1, 2022

Exercise Rates Still Haven't Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic stopped people in their tracks, reducing their physical activity. And daily "step counts" still haven't reached previous numbers, according to a new study.