Americans drive, watch TV more than exercise
Americans drive, watch TV more than exercise Americans spend far more time driving cars and watching television than they do exercising, researchers said…
Strength training curbs diabetes in pregnancy
Strength training curbs diabetes in pregnancy Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can reduce their need for insulin treatment by participating in a…
School sports participants grow into active adults
School sports participants grow into active adults Raise kids to play sports, and you may also raise future generations of healthier adults, according to new…
Fit young adults reap heart benefits later
Fit young adults reap heart benefits later Getting in shape during young adulthood may pay off in the long run, researchers report. A new study suggests that…
Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better
Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better You might think, as many do, that embarking on an aerobic exercise program leads to healthier eating. …
Strength training may help manage diabetes
Strength training may help manage diabetes Strength training might help women with type 2 diabetes improve their body's use of insulin, new research…
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched an investigation into nutritional supplements such as…
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners Loading up on vitamins won't help athletes recover from a marathon or other endurance event, according to a…
Take 10,000 steps a day for better health
Take 10,000 steps a day for better health A few thousand extra steps every day can take people who are usually sedentary a long way toward better health, a…
Exercise may lower breast cancer risk
Exercise may lower breast cancer risk Participating in regular physical "recreational" activity, even for just a few hours a week, may…
