1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (875+ words) You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as "waterproof" seems to have stopped working, and all the marketing claims feel a bit suspect....

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (730+ words) Most people know that regular exercise helps the body stay healthy, but new research suggests it may also help the mind stay calm during stressful situations. Scientists have found that people with better heart and lung fitness, often called cardiorespiratory…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (676+ words) High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world and a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. It often develops quietly without clear symptoms, which is why it is sometimes called a "silent killer....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (474+ words) Many people have experienced the mood boost and mental clarity that follow a good workout. Research shows that exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, sometimes working as well as medication or therapy for mild cases. But for people struggling…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (473+ words) A traditional Chinese mind-body exercise practiced for centuries may help lower blood pressure just as effectively as brisk walking, according to a large clinical trial published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The study found that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (478+ words) Staying active as you age is important, but a new study suggests that building muscle strength may be just as crucial as getting enough walking or other aerobic exercise. Researchers from the University at Buffalo followed more than 5,000 women aged…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (609+ words) Strength training is well known for its benefits: it builds muscles, helps control blood sugar levels, and lowers the risk of heart disease. But for many people'especially those who are older, overweight, or have low physical fitness'lifting heavy weights can…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (970+ words) Many people try to lose weight more than once in their lives. They diet, lose weight, then slowly gain it back. This pattern is often called the "yo-yo effect." A new study from Brazil now suggests that this repeated cycle…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1090+ words) If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only'grow when the challenge increases over time. Continually lifting the same…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (596+ words) A new study led by Professor Tae-Gyu Lim from Sejong University in South Korea has found that a natural ingredient found only in Korean ginseng may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss. The study focused on a compound…...