The neuroprotective effects of exercise in multiple sclerosis (MS) may be assisted by the hormone irisin. Studies have shown that irisin reduces nerve cell loss and alleviates clinical symptoms in mouse models of the disease, potentially making this hormone a new therapeutic target. And unlike existing MS treatments that target the immune system, it is … Read more
New research suggests that even surprisingly low exercise frequencies may have meaningful health benefits for adults with central obesity. Credit: Stock Interval walking once a week can be as effective as exercising three times a week to reduce body fat and improve health in adults with central obesity. New research suggests you may not need … Read more
Getting older is a fact of life. But thanks to improved medical care and innovative technology, more people are living longer, healthier lives. But aging isn’t always easy. This is because as we age, our bodies and minds deteriorate, making us more susceptible to various diseases such as diabetes, dementia, and some cancers. Our new … Read more
It can be hard to find that in a busy world of work demands, family obligations, and a seemingly never-ending to-do list. Any Make more time to exercise — not to mention hit the (rather scary) recommended amount per week. Less than 25% of Americans meet the country’s physical activity guidelines. The guidelines require adults … Read more
During my early adolescence, I actively avoided exercise. I was keenly aware that my health was failing. Fear of embarrassment kept me stuck. I was worried that people would laugh at me if they saw me trying to exercise. That fear created a vicious cycle that led to low self-esteem, increased anxiety, and an even … Read more
According to Nathan Goodyear, MD, incorporating structured exercise into traditional oncology treatments has the potential to reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment (TME) and significantly optimize treatment efficacy in cancer patients. In an interview with CancerNetwork®Dr. Goodyear emphasized that physical decline accelerates immunosenescence, immune depletion, and immune evasion, leading to rapid disease progression, often detected radiologically … Read more
I “There’s a story that a lot of people might relate to,” David Cohan, 47, told me. I doubt it, considering this Irishman’s favorite pastime is ripping rocks weighing over 150kg out of the ground, but he continued. “In my 20s, I was into art and music and drinking and smoking. I was overweight and … Read more
4 minute read Important points A new study examining more than 31 studies suggests that a combination of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and HIIT can lower blood pressure, and that the combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training is particularly effective. Aerobic exercise includes brisk walking, jogging, rowing, cycling, swimming, and elliptical training. Experts emphasize … Read more
Published May 22, 2026 03:21AM The results are amazing, with just a few tweaks to your warm-up routine improving your mile time by 2-3%. That’s the key finding of a new study that tested the effects of a “cognitive warm-up combined with a physical warm-up” that softens both bodies. and Be careful before exercising. Will … Read more
Exercise is one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of living a long, healthy life. But the findings released this week may set the bar a little too high, at least for the average weekend warrior. Scientists from China’s Macau University of Technology and elsewhere examined data from a study … Read more