Fitness

Making lifestyle changes like exercise and diet can reduce the need for high blood pressure medication.

The amount of physical activity is not associated with early menopause.

A ski mishap on the slopes of a Japanese mountain proved a gift for Jennifer Johnston, once she chose to view it as such.

Older adults benefit from regular exercise, but it can be difficult for them to stay motivated. A sedentary lifestyle has many negative outcomes for mental and physical health so it’s important for older adults to remain active. Resistance training is recommended for older adults at least twice a week as it can maintain and increase muscle strength and […]

Breakfast before exercise may prime the body to burn carbohydrates during exercise.

Exercise is linked to improved mental health but more exercise makes it worse.

Older adults who exercise above the recommended levels have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease resulting in successful ageing.

Both e-bikes and conventional bikes promote comparable health and fitness.

A single fifteen-minute bout of cardiovascular exercise immediately after practising a new motor skill improves its long-term retention.

Being mindful when you are on your feet and moving can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

Regular training regime is much better for health and performance in athletes than overload training.

Older adults can mitigate the influence of genes on obesity risk by exercising.