Exercise offers a host of health benefits that range from strengthened muscles and bones to lowering cholesterol levels. Research shows that proper workouts can also build confidence, improve mental ...

Poor circulation, common with age, can lead to serious health issues. Staying active is crucial, and calf raises offer a simple solution when regular movement is limited. These exercises activate calf ...

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Researchers are offering promising insights about the effects of light-intensity exercise on children’s brain function. The study conducted found that even short bursts of ...

You may want to sit down for this—on the wall, that is. If you are looking for the single best set of exercises to lower your high blood pressure, isometric exercises such as wall sits and planks may ...

Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that ...

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Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

There’s no question it feels good and relaxes you. But does massage really affect sore muscles? By Christie Aschwanden The author is a science writer, author and former elite skier who has tested more ...