Exercise + nutrition improves muscle mass and strength
Exercise + nutrition improves muscle mass and strength Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is generally identified when muscle mass and muscle…
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss For young adults following a diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may…
Six years after 'The Biggest Loser,' metabolism slower, weight back up
Six years after 'The Biggest Loser,' metabolism slower, weight back up Six years after dramatic weight loss on the reality TV show “The Biggest…
Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease
Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA found that heart patients…
Want to live longer? Add strength training to your weekly routine
Want to live longer? Add strength training to your weekly routine Older adults who met twice-weekly strength-training guidelines had lower odds of dying in a…
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts
Label foods with 'activity equivalent' calories, say UK experts If people are going to change their eating habits, foods should be labeled with the amount of…
Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age
Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how much weight creeps on in middle age, a…
Fitness trackers inaccurate when it comes to tracking calories burned
Fitness trackers inaccurate when it comes to tracking calories burned Fitness trackers may be a trendy way to monitor every step we take, but a new study…
Are football players too fat?
Are football players too fat? In the world of American football, there’s a stigma that players need to increase their overall body size to make an…
Vitamin D may improve exercise performance and heart health
Vitamin D may improve exercise performance and heart health Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease,…