Almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, a new study finds. And middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling, at least by one common measure of cell aging. Dating a cell’s age is tricky, because its biological and chronological ages rarely match….
Most of us know that experiencing nature and spending time outdoors is good for us. What is less known is how it can benefit people living with dementia, particularly those whose quality of life has declined as a result of their diagnosis. In Cornwall Creative Spaces, a project begun in March 2014 by charity the…
For many office workers, their job has literally become a pain in the neck. While standing desks are becomingly an increasingly popular option for those who suffer physical discomfort at work, a researcher at McGill University in Quebec says her study of treadmill workstations show them to be potentially more beneficial and able to help…
If you want to stop smoking, you have to get past the cravings and overcome the psychological hooks. Find out how exercise can help you get through it. If quitting smoking isn’t the hardest thing you’ve ever tried to do, it surely ranks right up there. The nicotine in cigarettes is as addictive as it…
Walking is a serious exercise option — and not just for people who are trying to recover from an injury or “take it slow.” Instead, it’s a bona fide way to weight loss, improved cardiovascular health and more. Sure, it’s not surprising when government officials call for more walking, as U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy did recently…
Walking is a great way to get fit. Here are some advantages of walking for exercise: It doesn’t require a gym membership or fancy equipment – it’s totally free! It’s an easy place to start since most of us do it every day – there’s no learning curve! It has been shown to improve blood…
Marching in Place Ensure your workout is effective and safe with this marching in place warm up exercise. View Video >> Calf Stretches Safely stretch your calf muscles before and after you walk with this instructional video. View Video >> Standing Hamstring Stretch Learn how to properly stretch your hamstring muscles before and after you…
An increasing number of studies have found that regular exercise doesn’t reduce the risks that come with sedentary behavior. WSJ’s Sumathi Reddy and the Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Michael Jensen discusses with Tanya Rivero. New research is helping medical experts devise formulas for how long a typical office worker should spend sitting and standing. Studies have…
Learning to walk doesn’t end in the toddler years — it’s a lifelong process of adjustment and an extension of human evolution. A new study suggests that one reason people continuously, if unconsciously, adjust the way they walk is because the body is wired to save energy. The news is both good and bad for…
At the age of 93, Olga Kotelko — one of the most successful and acclaimed nonagenarian track-and-field athletes in history — traveled to the University of Illinois to let scientists study her brain. Ms. Kotelko held a number of world records and had won hundreds of gold medals in masters events. But she was of…
