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While our muscles pump iron, our cells pump out something else: molecules that help maintain a healthy brain. But scientists have struggled to account for the well-known mental benefits of Read more

Getting healthy can be a daunting endeavor. It can seem impossible to get active, eat better, sleep more, Visit Time

How many steps should I take a day? Experts reveal that the whole "10,000 steps" rule we've been living by may not be the best point of Read more on Well & Good

Fortunately, psychologists have studied what works best in these sticky situations. Try these tactics if you want to encourage someone in your life (or even yourself) to get moving. Source:Exactly What to Say to Motivate Someone to Exercise – and Stick With Read more

Aerobic exercise contributes to brain health in individuals as young as 20 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Neurology. Source: Aerobic Exercise Tied to Better Read more

New research finds that quick sessions of vigorous stair climbing, separated by a few hours of recovery, can improve cardiovascular health. Source: Stair-climbing exercise Read more

This year, make a Move More Plan instead of a New Year’s resolution. Chances are you have room for activity, because fewer than one in four Americans over 18 years old meet the Read more

Japanese women who engaged in aerobic exercise with weight resistance training developed type 2 diabetes less often than those who exercised less frequently, according to findings from a Read more

Worried about your aging brain? Getting your heart pumping with something as simple as walking or cycling just three times a week seems to improve thinking skills, new research says. Add a heart-healthy diet, and you maximize the benefits, possibly shaving years off your brain’s functional age, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.... Read more Read more

Lately, I’ve been seeing an onslaught of Fitbits and Apple watches (and when I say lately, I mean the last 3 years). I’ve been discussing it more with clients and friends. It’s actually become a part of my regular intake questions when I’m working with someone new –  do you have a device that keeps... Read more Read more

A study looked at the effects of a few minutes of light physical activity on senior men and found that modest levels of activity may improve Read more