DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can I continue to exercise even if I don’t feel well, or should I hold off until…
Fitness instructor Courtney Aronson couldn’t believe her eyes. On a chilly day on the cusp of winter, Aronson watched as…
The best exercise I do only takes a minute. Granted, it is often the longest and most grueling 60 seconds…
Chances are good that you, or someone you know, is dealing with anxiety. One in 5 Americans over 18, and…
There are days when just the thought of leaving the house seems like a huge effort. Days when you don’t…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I keep reading about disappointing drug trials to help prevent and treat…
Harvard Health Blog As part of my 2018 fitness goals, I resolved to spend two days a week in what…
Yoga has gotten to be a popular activity with people of all ages — perhaps because it leaves you with…
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Harvard Health Blog Does exercise sometimes feel like an annoying chore? Adding a little friendly competition and other “gamification” strategies…
Your exercise routine doesn’t have to go into hibernation in the winter. Winter exercise is beneficial for almost anyone, provided…
Q: I often take a couple of over-the-counter ibuprofen before I go out for a jog to help the muscle…
You don’t need to summit Mount Everest to net the many benefits of hiking. Even a moderate one-hour hike can…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Over the last year, I sometimes forget things. I am 66 but…
Q: I walk for at least 45 minutes every day. Recently I read that strength training may be more important…
One of the pleasures (and perils) of travel is depending on your meals being prepared by someone else, and a…
Walking is one of the easiest and best activities for losing weight and staying fit. To get the most benefit,…
Kick the sitting habit with exercises for body and soul Above photo: Mary Lou Cerami paddleboarding “Sitting is the new…
Steve Hamlin works with his personal trainer at rock Steady Boxing. Photo by James Foster Steve Hamlin’s arms weren’t…
Maybe you’ve always considered yourself “active” — you played sports in high school, and now you enjoy walking your dog,…
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Harvard Health Blog This past August, her exuberance, emotion and enthusiasm had already made Fu Yuanhui the most famous Chinese…
You know that exercise usually makes you feel better, but sometimes life — or excuses — can get in the…
By EatingWell In a review that appeared in the International Journal of Obesity, a group of scientists recently suggested that…
By Matthew Solan Harvard Health Blog The morning of my 50th birthday in May I did something I had not…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: It makes sense that regular exercise helps prevent…
By Julie Corliss Harvard Health Blog You probably know that regular exercise offers a wealth of benefits for your body,…
By Jean Harvey, Ph.D., R.D., & Joyce Hendley It’s easy to come up with reasons why you can’t exercise —…
By Elizabeth Pegg Frates, M.D. Harvard Health Blog If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve surely heard that you need…
Harvard Health Letter You’ve probably seen people wearing digital fitness trackers, small gadgets that come in wearable styles such as…
Q: I have hemorrhoids. Can running or exercise make hemorrhoids worse or cause them not to heal? Also what do…
By Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Medical School Q: A friend drinks a cup of coffee one hour before exercise. She…
By EatingWell editors, EatingWell.com In a review that appeared recently in the International Journal of Obesity, a group of scientists…
By Lisa D’Agrosa, M.S., R.D., EatingWell.com I love the pumped-up energy I have after a good workout. Plus, I feel…
By Julie Corliss Harvard Health Blog Like many people, I have a job that involves sitting in front of a…
Harvard Health Letters You know the expression about no pain, no gain. But pain and other symptoms during exercise are…
Frigid Chicago winters often make us cower inside, afraid of venturing outdoors, especially for exercising. But the truth is, the…
Getting Started When You Think It’s Too Late By Anthony Bonazzo A lot of Americans have an all-or-nothing mentality, especially when…
Is there really one exercise that can prevent pelvic floor disorders? By Emily O’Brien Kegel exercises. Popular for potentially being…
Fitness Tips for the Traveler By Anthony Bonazzo Just because you are traveling, doesn’t mean that your fitness routine needs…