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These 3 Vices Can Harm Your Health As Early as Your Mid-30s These 3 Vices Can Harm Your Health As Early as Your Mid-30s

A new study finds smoking, drinking and inactivity can damage your physical and mental health before you even hit the big 4-0.
You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds You Don’t Need to Exercise Every Day to Stay Healthy, New Study Finds

Working out just 1 or 2 days per week can significantly lower your risk of death from heart disease and cancer, as long as you get in the recommended number of minutes, researchers say.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer

In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.
Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep Cold Water Plunges May Help Ice Out Stress and Improve Sleep

A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.
Organized Sports Help Kids Score Big in the Classroom Organized Sports Help Kids Score Big in the Classroom

A new study finds adolescents involved in organized team sports are more likely to stay in school and earn their high school diploma.

Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression Regular Exercise Before a Cancer Diagnosis May Slow Disease Progression

Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.
Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression

A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
A Single Bout of Exercise May Boost Brain Power for 24 Hours A Single Bout of Exercise May Boost Brain Power for 24 Hours

In a new study, moderate to vigorous physical activity one day was linked to improved memory the next.
Adding Just Minutes of Exercise to Your Daily Routine Could Help Prevent an Irregular Heartbeat Adding Just Minutes of Exercise to Your Daily Routine Could Help Prevent an Irregular Heartbeat

A new study finds increasing your physical activity by less than 10 minutes a day helps lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrythmia.
Vigorous Exercise Helps Control Hunger, Especially in Women, New Study Finds Vigorous Exercise Helps Control Hunger, Especially in Women, New Study Finds

Researchers say vigorous exercise suppresses a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates your appetite and tells your brain it’s time to eat.
Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect a Child from Developing Asthma Exercise During Pregnancy May Protect a Child from Developing Asthma

A new study finds women who work out at least three times per week lower their child’s risk of asthma by about 50%.
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Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says.

Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addiction as they aged into teenagers, researchers reported May 13 in the ...

Middle-Age Exercise Protects Brain Against Alzheimer's

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge.

Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

People who i...

Mindfulness Meditation Counters Opioid Cravings

Mindfulness meditation can help rewire the brain to reduce opioid cravings in people addicted to narcotics, a new study says.

People assigned to mindfulness training had 50% less opioid cravings than others who received supportive group therapy, researchers reported April 30 in <...

Landmark Women's Health Study Saved From Funding Cuts

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won't slash funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women.

The decision follows concerns about a move to end contracts supporting the whole study, which has tracked the health of tens of th...

Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab

Breast cancer patients fare better if they continue to exercise during their treatment, and a new program can help women get the activity they need to boost their odds, researchers say.

The Comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation and Exercise (CORE) program assesses women’s physic...

Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters

Children who spend more time playing outdoors or participating in different sports tend to develop better motor skills as they advance through elementary school, a new study says.

Even a half-hour of independent outdoor play after a day at childcare makes a difference in ...

Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors can reduce their ongoing risk of death by sticking to diet and exercise guidelines recommended by the American Cancer Society, a new study suggests.

Non-smoking survivors of obesity-related cancers had an overall lower risk of death if they adopted the ACS lifestyle recommendations following their treatment, according to findings published April 3 in the

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    • 'Weekend Warriors' Reap Similar Health Benefits As Steady Exercisers

    Life is busy, and some folks simply don’t have time until the weekend to work out.

    Turns out, that’s just fine for their health, a new study suggests.

    “Weekend warriors” who cram their week’s exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are physically active throughout the week, researchers reported April 2 in the

    Smartwatches Can Help People Control Diabetes Through Exercise

    Wearing a smartwatch might do more than track steps (or your texts) -- it could be a powerful tool for helping people with type 2 diabetes stay active, a new study says.

    Participants were more likely to start and maintain an exercise regimen if they had a smartwatch providing them feedback and encou...

    New Moms Benefit From Regular Workouts

    Childbirth is an overwhelming accomplishment, but new mothers would do best not to rest on their laurels following delivery, a new guideline says.

    New moms should clock at least two hours a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity in the first months following birth, expe...

    Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors

    Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says.

    Women with poor health have nearly five times the risk of heart disease compared to women with ideal health, according to findings scheduled for presentation Saturday at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Chicago.

    By compari...

    Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death

    Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.

    One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity reduced women’s risk of death from any cause by 40% and risk of death due to heart disease by 60%, results s...

    Weight Training Best Exercise For Insomnia Among Seniors

    Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.

    Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external force, appears to be the best means of improving sleep in older adults, researchers found.

    Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health

    Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests.

    Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online.

    Moderate to vigorous physical activity reduces risk of dementia, s...

    Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer

    Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests.

    Colon cancer patients who were very physically active had three-year survival rates that were slightly higher than the general population, researchers report in the journal

    Cold Water Plunges Might Offer Some Benefit

    Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help?

    A new evidence review suggests there’s some science to back up the hype.

    People report lower stress, improved sleep and better quality of life following cold-water immersion, researchers reported Jan. 29 in the journal

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    • Eating Right, Exercising Before Surgery Improves Outcomes

    Patients can improve their odds for a successful surgery by actively preparing for the procedure through diet and exercise, a tactic called “prehabilitation,” a new evidence review shows.

    Surgical patients who prehabbed had fewer complications and shorter hospital sta...

    Fitter Folks Have Better Odds Against Cancer

    Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says.

    People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

    This survival benefit ...

    Can Exercise Ease Knee Pain? Here's What the Research Shows

    Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis -- but are they right?

    A recent evidence review calls into question just how helpful exercise can be for easing the pain of knee arthritis.

    “Exercise probably results in an improvement ...

    Exercise Prior to Cancer Diagnosis May Help Slow Disease Progression

    Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future.

    Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal o...

    7 Surprising Ways to Make 2025 Healthy

    Some standard health tips are timeless, aren't they? The basics of living a healthy life don't really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms.

    But as basic as those rules can be, it is still hard to practice them consistently. What's more, wellness is more about enhancing your life than following rules. As a new year dawns, UCL...

    More Activity, Less Risk: Tell Your MD How Much You Move

    It’s not fun for folks to admit to their doctor that they’re a couch potato.

    But such a frank talk could help protect against chronic disease, a new study says.

    People with the highest levels of physical activity have a lower risk of 19 different chronic health problems, researchers reported recently in the journal

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  • January 3, 2025
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    • Team Sports Score Big Points for Your Child's Brain, Study Finds

    There may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kids' brain, new research shows.

    Children who were on soccer or volleyball teams scored higher on tests of "executive function" -- thinking skills needed to organize, remember details, make decisions and stay focused -- compared to kids who didn't play sports or played individual sports only, the new study ...

    As Daily Steps Rise, Depression Levels Fall

    Can you literally step away from depression?

    A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms."

    The Spanish study found that up to a level of about 10,000 steps per day, the odds for depression decline as daily step levels rise.

    The findings were published Dec. 16 in th...

    Staying Fit Can Keep Seniors' Brains Sharp

    Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible.

    A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier brain aging.

    That sort of fitness preserves brain health as people age even if they carry genetic risk factors that make them vulnerable to

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  • December 12, 2024
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    • Even Minutes-Long Exercise 'Bursts' Can Help Women's Hearts

    Take the stairs. Tote heavy shopping bags. Walk up that hill. Play tag with a kid or a pet.

    Weaving these tiny bursts of vigorous physical activity into everyday life can halve a woman’s risk of a heart attack, a new study shows.

    An average of four daily minutes of this sort of activity appears to protect the heart health of women who don’t otherwise exercise, researcher...

    Cold Plunge or Hot Bath? What's Best for Ailing Muscles?

    It’s common to find a pitcher soaking their elbow in an ice bucket following a baseball game, in an effort to save their arm for tomorrow’s innings.

    But athletes about to hit the turf would be better off soaking their aching muscles and joints in a hot tub rather than an ice bath, researchers report in a new small-scale study.

    A hot soak appears to improve exercise perfo...

    Get Off the Couch: Another Study Shows Sitting's Health Dangers

    Time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day could increase a person’s risk of heart disease and death, a new study warns.

    More than 10 and a half hours of sedentary behavior is significantly linked with future heart failure and heart-related deat...

    Over 40? Get Fitter and Live 5 Extra Years

    If you're over 40 and raise your levels of exercise to that of the top 25% of your peers, you might gain an average of five more years of life, a new study calculates.

    For over-40 folks in the lowest level of daily activity, a similar move could bring an average 11 extra years, the same report found.

    The study results surprised even its Australian authors.

    “Our findings ...

    Liquor, Wine, Beer: Which Comes With the Worst Lifestyle?

    Bottoms up: The type of alcohol you prefer may say something about your lifestyle, new research reveals.

    Beer drinkers are more likely to have an unhealthy lifestyle than folks who prefer wine or liquor, scientists report.

    Beer drinkers have lower-quality d...

    Just 5 Extra Minutes of Exercise Per Day Could Lower Blood Pressure

    It doesn't take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows.

    “The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a positive effect on blood pressure," said study lead author Jo Blodg...

    Too Much Sitting Harms the Heart, Even in Folks Who Exercise

    There's just something about sitting.

    New research shows that too much time on sofas and chairs harms the heart -- even among people who get the minimum recommended amount of daily exercise.

    “Taking a quick walk after work may not be enough" to offset the health dangers of sitting, said study lead author Chandra R...

    Even 'Weekend Warrior' Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy

    Find it hard to take time to exercise during your busy workweek?

    No problem, a new study says -- one or two “weekend warrior” workouts are just as likely to help you maintain your brain health.

    People who regularly exercise, whether solely on the weekend or thro...

    Vigorous Workouts Suppress Hunger, Especially for Women

    A heart-pounding workout suppresses a person’s hunger levels better than less strenuous exercises like a brisk walk or active yoga, a new study shows.

    Running, swimming laps or taking a fast-paced spin class is more effective in suppressing the hunger hormone ghrelin than less intense exercise, researchers report.

    What’s more, women might respond better than men to this ...

    Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

    Kids with good physical fitness are more likely to grow into teens with better mental health and brain function, a new study has found.

    Children who performed better at shuttle sprints scored better on cognitive tests as teenagers, researchers found.

    In addition, better cardio fitness in childhood added up to lower levels of

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    • Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later

    A child’s risk of asthma can be cut by nearly half if their mother regularly works out while expecting, a new study says.

    Exercising three or more times a week while pregnant reduces a child’s risk of asthma by about 46%, researchers reported Oct. 9 in the journal Med.

    This level of protection...

    Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One

    You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.

    These scenarios play out every day for Americans, and rehabilitation therapies are often needed. But what kind of therapy is best, and where can you find it?

    One expert has tips on finding the best rehab for you.

    Could Certain Genes Help You Slim Down?

    The key to weight loss could come down to a combination of 14 “skinny genes,” a recent study says.

    People with these genes dropped twice as much weight through regular exercise compared to those without the genes, researchers found.

    Those with the most of these genetic markers lost up to 11 pounds following eight weeks of

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  • October 11, 2024
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    • Sitting Less Helps Prevent Back Pain From Getting Worse

    Avoiding couches and chairs might be a good way of keeping your back pain from getting worse, new research suggests.

    Finnish researchers found that when people with back pain sat even a little less each day, their pain was less like to progress over the next six months.

    “If you have a tendency for back pain or excessive sitting and are concerned for your back health, you can t...

    Sports Injuries: How They're Treated, and How Soon You Can Safely Return to Play

    A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury.

    Now, four experts in such injuries at Penn State Health give advice on recovery and when it's okay to return to play.

    AC shoulder sprains

    This happens when your acromioclavicular (AC) joint pops out and separates or is sprained, typically after a fall that lands on the shoulder area. You'r...

    Being a 'Weekend Warrior' Can Cut Your Odds for 200 Diseases

    There’s good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek.

    “Weekend warrior” workouts are just as beneficial as daily exercise to a person’s overall health, a new study says.

    People who get all their weekly recommended...

    Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence in Women

    Millions of women struggle with the discomfort and stress of urinary incontinence, and many turn to medications for help.

    Now, new research suggests that yoga and other exercise regimens might work just as well to control these bladder issues.

    Researchers at Stanford University report that 12 weeks of yoga pr...

    'Exercise Is Medicine' for People With Parkinson's

    Exercise, whether moderate- or high-intensity, can help ease Parkinson's symptoms, including fatigue, new research shows.

    As study lead author Dr. Philip Millar explained, Parkinson's patients are too often overwhelmed by shame or depression, so they stop going to the gym or exercising. That's too bad, Millar said, becau...

    Blood Sugar Worries Keep Many With Type 1 Diabetes From Exercise

    Fear of a having a low blood sugar crash dissuades many people with type 1 diabetes from getting the exercise they need, a new study finds.

    However, people were more likely to engage in exercise if their doctor discussed how to manage their diabetes while working out, resear...

    Exercising Can Help You Have Healthier Belly Fat

    Annoyed that you still have a bit of tummy even though you work out all the time?

    Exercise actually is helping you develop healthier belly fat tissue, a new study says.

    That means that even if you don’t obtain six-pack abs, exercise is good for your long-term health, researchers said.

    “Our findings indicate that in addition to being a means to expend calories, exer...

    Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

    Participation in youth sports is becoming a “haves” versus “have-nots” situation, a new study shows.

    Income, education and social class are determining who can play in youth sports leagues, with the children of more privileged families more likely to hit the field or court, researchers reported recently in the journal

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    • PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

    A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say.

    PE classes can teach lessons not found in any other classroom, Erika Mundt, a PE teacher at Iowa West City High School in Iowa.

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    Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

    Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says.

    A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70% among a group of people with a high genetic likelihood of developing the metabolic diso...

    Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise

    Many people with disabilities aren’t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don’t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping the disabled, a new review finds.

    There are few efforts by most commercial gyms to promote fitness for people with disabilities, said review author Alex...

    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.

    Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily can lower their overall risk of death – and especially their risk of dying from heart disease...

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