Exercise Archives

10.16.2024 Close-up of older couple lifting weights

Benefits of Weightlifting for Older Adults

Combining weight training with aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of both cardiovascular- and cancer-related deaths among older adults.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.11.2024 surgical team performing an operation

New Organs, New You?

Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.15.2024 woman wearing an exercise tracker tying shoe before getting some movement in

Movement Matters

Incorporating just 500 steps of additional movement into each day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 7%.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

06.21.2024 Close-up image of a woman in sportswear mixing creatine powder into a protein shake after a workout

Creatine: A Multifaceted Supplement?

Creatine is a fitness supplement, made popular by social media. But is there enough evidence to support the claimed benefits?

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.10.2024

Channeling Health

Television viewing in young adulthood, as well as increasing TV time with age, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and related health concerns.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.13.2024 Low angle of sidewalk in city in sunny day

Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter

Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.

Guest Author Emily D'Agostino

03.04.2024 man taking care of his health by walking up stairs at a stadium

Stepping Toward Better Health

As Americans age, participating in daily accessible physical activity like stair climbing can reduce the risk of disease and improve overall health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

07.23.2021 shoes walking in park

Health Equity

Bust a Move

Some types of exercise -- walking, aerobics, stretching, weight lifting, and stair climbing -- were linked to lower risk for mortality.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

02.04.2019 Move Your Way logo

Health Equity

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2.0

The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans has updates on sedentary behavior and key guidelines on what types and amounts of physical activity benefits health.

Guest Author Alison Vaux-Bjerke

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