Something Strange Happens to Brains During a Marathon

Recent MRI research suggests our brains can turn to an unexpected source of fuel in times of need, like running a 26.2-mile race.

Creatine Might Not Be the Muscle Miracle We Thought It Was

In a recent clinical trial, people taking creatine while resistance training didn't add more lean body mass than those taking a placebo.

These Shoes Might Be Putting You at Greater Risk for Running Injuries, Study Finds

New research suggests that thicker shoes might make it harder to know your optimal running style.

Being a Couch Potato Is Bad for Your Memory, Study Warns

A new meta-analysis by researchers in Finland finds that athletes tend to have better working memory than others.

Standing Desks Aren’t Just Useless—They Might Also Be Bad for Your Health

New research shows that prolonged standing at desks doesn’t improve heart health, and may even come with its own risks.

Want to Know How Well You’re Aging? Try Standing on One Leg

New research shows that being able to balance yourself like a flamingo is a key marker of healthy aging.

People Who Are More Flexible Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds

Higher flexibility correlated with a lower risk of dying early in middle-aged people.

Exercise Changes the Way Our Bodies Handle Saturated Fat, Study Finds

New research suggests that endurance exercise can make us much better at storing and then burning off saturated fat.

This Might Be the Best Time of Day to Exercise

Researchers found evidence that evening exercisers might get better heart and health benefits.

Study Finds Specific Cancers Could Be Prevented by Exercise

Even exercisers who do get cancer seem to live longer than those who are sedentary, according to new research.

Fewer Than 10,000 Steps a Day Needed to Keep Death at Bay, Study Finds

A new review finds that walking as little as 2,300 to 4,000 steps a day can be linked to a reduced risk of dying early.

Exercise Might Cut Your Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

A study of French women found that those who exercised the most had a noticeably lower risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition.

Outdoor Exercise Might Be Better Than Hitting the Gym—at Least for Your Brain

A study found that people performed better on cognitive tests only after they took a brief walk outdoors, not indoors.

WHO Warns of Surge in Chronic Disease by 2030 If People Don’t Start Exercising

Most countries aren't doing enough to help people stay active, such as building safer walkable roads, the WHO report finds.

Even a Little Exercise Appears to Prevent Depression in New Study

The mental health benefits of exercise were still seen in people who were only modestly active, but more data might be needed to know for sure.

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