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How Exercise Affects Your Genes, and More

Previous research shows that exercise affects your body, with genes turning on or off, depending on what biochemical signals they receive from the body.

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

Being part of a walking group yields wide-ranging health benefits

Being part of a walking group can help improve blood pressure, weight, physical functioning, fitness, and more.

How to Fit in Exercise While You Travel

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, is no reason to leave your fitness goals behind. Here’s how to get a good workout, on the go.

What 8 Diet Experts Order at Chinese Restaurants

Put your takeout habit to work trimming your waist. Here's how diet experts do it.

7 Tips to Fit Fitness into Your Day

Having a hard time fitting fitness into your day? Dr. Lisa J. Learn shares some helpful advice on how to keep active, no matter how busy you are!

Many health impacts of aging are due to inactivity—not getting old

This past winter I taught a course titled "Physical Activity and Aging." It was a fun course, and really drove home an issue that I've known for a while, but hadn't previously given a lot of thought: the impact of aging is identical to the detraining that happens in response to reduced physical activity and/or increased sedentary behaviour.

Exercise May Keep Your Brain Younger

For seniors, staying active as you age may slow mental decline.

Fitness Month: The benefits of physical activity

May is National Physical Activity Month, and while it’s no secret that regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health we can all use a reminder of just what

A New Way of Working Out That Will Improve Your Overall Health and Your Results

There are lots of different approaches to working out and it seems that these days everyone has the answer.

9 Easy Fitness Tests to Tell If You're in Good Shape

To figure out your fitness level, see if you can complete the following exercises

'Fat and frail' seniors benefit from right exercise combo

Heavy seniors who want to lose pounds safely shouldn't skip the weight machines or the treadmill, new research suggests.

Safely Exercise at Home with the Help of Senior Home Care

For homebound adults, exercise at home, with the assistance of a professional in-home caregiver, is the perfect way to improve health. Learn how here.

Exercise Can Save Your Life and Your Money

You can build an exercise program that will improve your mental health, your physical stamina and your future. All of these benefits can be yours with very little investment but for your time and the desire to take better care of yourself. Start Small Moving your body through space is easy and extremely healthful. Adding …

Put the Pedal to the Pavement: Your Body While Biking

Biking is a low-impact workout you can do for years! Learn how biking burns calories fast and works the muscles in your lower half.

Fitness Plays A Stronger Role In Survival Than Weight