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29 Sep
Sports Injuries: How They're Treated, and How Soon You Can Safely Return to Play

Sports Injuries: How They're Treated, and How Soon You Can Safely Return to Play

A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury.

Now, four experts in such injuries at Penn State Health give advice on recovery and when it's okay to return to play.

AC shoulder sprains

This happens when your acromiocl...

Exercise: Misc.
26 Sep
Being a 'Weekend Warrior' Can Cut Your Odds for 200 Diseases

Being a 'Weekend Warrior' Can Cut Your Odds for 200 Diseases

There’s good news for folks who struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy workweek.

“Weekend warrior” workouts are just as beneficial a...

Cancer: Misc.Diabetes: Misc.Exercise: Misc.ObesityFitness: Misc.
20 Sep
Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence in Women

Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence in Women

Millions of women struggle with the discomfort and stress of urinary incontinence, and many turn to medications for help.

Now, new research suggests that yoga and other exercise regimens might wor...

Exercise: Misc.Exercise: YogaIncontinence
13 Sep
Blood Sugar Worries Keep Many With Type 1 Diabetes From Exercise

Blood Sugar Worries Keep Many With Type 1 Diabetes From Exercise

Fear of a having a low blood sugar crash dissuades many people with type 1 diabetes from getting the exercise they need, a new study finds.

However, people...

Exercise: Misc.Diabetes: Type I
10 Sep
Exercising Can Help You Have Healthier Belly Fat

Exercising Can Help You Have Healthier Belly Fat

Annoyed that you still have a bit of tummy even though you work out all the time?

Exercise actually is helping you develop healthier belly fat tissue, a new study says.

That means that even if you don’t obtain six-pack abs, exercise is good for your long-term...

Exercise: Misc.Obesity
23 Aug
Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

Participation in youth sports is becoming a “haves” versus “have-nots” situation, a new study shows.

Income, education and social class are determining who can play in youth sports leagues, with the children of more privileged families more likely...

Exercise: Misc.Sports Medicine
21 Aug
PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

PE Class: It Can Boost a Child's Body and Mind

A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say.

PE classes can teach lessons not found in any other classroom,

Exercise: Misc.Child Psychology
09 Aug
Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says.

A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of

Diabetes: Type IIGeneticsExercise: Misc.
05 Aug
Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise

Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise

Many people with disabilities aren’t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don’t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping the disabled, a new review finds.

There are few efforts by most commercial gyms to promote fitness for peo...

Exercise: Misc.Sports MedicineExercise: Gym
02 Aug
Sit a Lot? Exercise Might Offset the Damage to Your Health

Sit a Lot? Exercise Might Offset the Damage to Your Health

People can offset hours spent sitting around with minutes of active exercise each week, a new study claims.

Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily can lower their overall risk of death – and especially their risk of dying from

Diabetes: Misc.Exercise: Misc.Obesity
31 Jul
Doing Everyday Chores Isn't Enough to Protect You From Stroke

Doing Everyday Chores Isn't Enough to Protect You From Stroke

Puttering around the home or office isn’t enough to protect a person from stroke, a new study says.

People need to be more active to lower their stroke risk, either by exercising in their free time or biking or walking to work, results show.

“Physical ...

NeurologyExercise: Misc.Heart / Stroke-Related: StrokeBrain
31 Jul
These Injuries Can Keep Olympians From the Gold

These Injuries Can Keep Olympians From the Gold

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games.

Meanwhile, a thigh injury forced French soccer captain Wendie Renardout of competit...

Exercise: Misc.
25 Jul
Is There a Peak Performance Age for Olympians?

Is There a Peak Performance Age for Olympians?

The Olympics are often described as a rare, once-in-a-lifetime shot at international sports glory.

That may be more true for Olympic track and field competitors than other athletes, a new study reports.

There appears to be a peak performance age for track and field...

Exercise: Misc.Fitness: Misc.
17 Jul
Biking, Walking to Work a Game-Changer for Health

Biking, Walking to Work a Game-Changer for Health

Bicycling to work can vastly improve your health and reduce your risk of death, a new study shows.

People who bike commute have a 47% lower overall risk of an early death, researchers found.

They also are less likely to develop

Exercise: Misc.Exercise: WalkingExercise: Cycling
17 Jul
Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not

Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not

Exercise near bedtime won't necessarily wreck a person's sleep, a new study says.

Intense exercise is typically discouraged as bedtime approaches, since such activity can disturb

Exercise: Misc.Insomnia
12 Jul
Four in 10 Cancer Cases, Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle

Four in 10 Cancer Cases, Nearly Half of Cancer Deaths Linked to Lifestyle

Nearly half of cancer deaths and 4 of 10 cases of cancer are linked to a person's lifestyle, a new study says.

Cigarette smoking remains the biggest cancer risk, contributing to 30% of cancer deaths and 20% of cancer cases, results show.

But excess body weight, dri...

Cancer: Misc.Exercise: Misc.Smoking CessationFitness: Misc.Tobacco: Cigarette SmokingWeight Loss
09 Jul
When Diet, Exercise Delay Diabetes Diagnosis, Long-term Health Improves

When Diet, Exercise Delay Diabetes Diagnosis, Long-term Health Improves

Prediabetes can be successfully fought through diet and exercise, a new study shows.

People with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of...

Exercise: Misc.Diabetes: Diet
04 Jul
Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym

Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym

Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says.

"Good hygiene prevents sicknesses like a cold, influenza and even salmonella, but cleanliness can also indicate ...

Exercise: Misc.
02 Jul
Exercise May Prevent the Nerve Damage That Comes With Chemotherapy

Exercise May Prevent the Nerve Damage That Comes With Chemotherapy

Simple exercises performed during rounds of chemotherapy can help people avoid nerve damage normally associated with the cancer-killing drugs, a new...

Cancer: Misc.Exercise: Misc.Chemotherapy
01 Jul
More Green Spaces, Lakes Bring Fewer Hardened Arteries

More Green Spaces, Lakes Bring Fewer Hardened Arteries

Parks and lakes aren't just good for your soul -- new research suggests they also appear to protect your arteries.

Living near green space and "blue"water space lowers a person's odds of hardened arteries in middle-aged urban dwellers, researchers found.

For every ...

Exercise: Misc.Cholesterol: Dietary
27 Jun
Sports Injuries: Your Guide to Helping Your Child Heal

Sports Injuries: Your Guide to Helping Your Child Heal

Youth sports are important for the development of children and teenagers, but there's no sure way to ensure a youngster doesn't get hurt while competing.

That's why it's important for parents to spot and appropriately respond to their children's sports injuries,

ParentingExercise: Misc.
27 Jun
Who Do You Look to as Your Health 'Role Model'?

Who Do You Look to as Your Health 'Role Model'?

Role models are important in health as well as in life, but such inspiration is more likely to come from your mom than a celebrity like Dwayne "The Rock"Johnson, a new study says.

People had...

BehaviorExercise: Misc.
17 Jun
Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits

Getting Your Exercise in Nature May Bring Added Benefits

Exercising in natural surroundings -- a jog through a park, a bicycle ride along a trail -- could be more beneficial than working out indoors, a new review suggests.<...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Exercise: Misc.Fitness: Misc.
12 Jun
Exercise at One Time of Day Might Be Best for Blood Sugar Control

Exercise at One Time of Day Might Be Best for Blood Sugar Control

Folks trying to control their blood sugar levels might do best to work out in the evening, a new study suggests.

Exercise performed between 6 p.m. and midnight appeared to be better at controlling blood sugar levels all day long, according to results published June 10 in...

Diabetes: Misc.Exercise: Misc.Obesity
11 Jun
Moving Off the Couch Brings Healthy Aging: Study Finds Benefit

Moving Off the Couch Brings Healthy Aging: Study Finds Benefit

It's tempting to binge-watch TV, but yet another study finds that when it comes to healthy aging, the less time on your sofa, the better.

The study looked at 20 years of data on more than 45,000 people taking part in the Nurses' Health Study. All were at least age 50 in ...

Exercise: Misc.Obesity
07 Jun
Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk

Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk

New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.

About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management had their dementia symptoms e...

Aging: Misc.Exercise: Misc.DementiaBrain
07 Jun
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows.

People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and

Blood PressureExercise: Misc.DementiaBrain
31 May
Could Tough Workouts Trigger a Hot Flash?

Could Tough Workouts Trigger a Hot Flash?

While going through menopause, many women who gain weight head to the gym for intense workouts, but new research suggests that too much exercise may he...

Exercise: Misc.Menopause / Postmenopause
23 May
'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games

'Moving Forward': Battling Parkinson's, He's Rowing His Way to Paralympic Games

For decades, Todd Vogt has been dedicated to the sport of rowing, believing he was in peak physical condition. Then, a series of symptoms began to emerge, turning his life upside down.

"My left arm stopped swinging, and I felt incredibly fatigued,"

Parkinson'sNeurologyExercise: Misc.
20 May
Tracking Exercise by Steps or Minutes? Study Finds Either Method Boosts Health

Tracking Exercise by Steps or Minutes? Study Finds Either Method Boosts Health

Some folks like to count their daily steps, while others prefer exercising for a certain amount of time during a day or a week.

Luckily, either approach boosts ...

Exercise: Misc.
10 May
Pushing the Body in 'Extreme' Sports Won't Shorten Life Span

Pushing the Body in 'Extreme' Sports Won't Shorten Life Span

Athletes who push themselves to maximum performance don't appear to pay a price when it comes to their longevity, a new study says.

The first 200 athletes to

Exercise: Misc.Sports MedicineExercise: Jogging Or Running
08 May
Study Finds Heart Damage in 'Couch Potato' Kids

Study Finds Heart Damage in 'Couch Potato' Kids

Children and young adults who are couch potatoes could wind up with enlarged hearts, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and early death.

Sedentary behavior contributed as much as 40% to the total increase in heart size between the ages of 17 and 24,

ParentingExercise: Misc.
30 Apr
Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health

Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health

The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows.

Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.AnxietyDepressionExercise: Misc.Exercise: Aerobics Or CalisthenicsAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
30 Apr
Living Healthy Counters Effects of 'Life-Shortening' Genes

Living Healthy Counters Effects of 'Life-Shortening' Genes

Doctors argue that genetics aren't destiny when it comes to a person's health, and a study appears to support that notion.

A healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, researchers found.

People at high genetic risk of a curt...

GeneticsExercise: Misc.
26 Apr
Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life

Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life

Want to live longer? Choose the stairs over the elevator, a new review suggests.

Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from

Exercise: Misc.
17 Apr
Birth Control Pill Might Lower Odds for Sports Injuries

Birth Control Pill Might Lower Odds for Sports Injuries

Active women using the pill appear to receive an added bonus from their birth control, a new study says.

These women are less likely to suffer sprains and strains than women not on birth control, researchers reported recently in the journal

Exercise: Misc.Birth Control
16 Apr
Walking Your Way to Better Health

Walking Your Way to Better Health

Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.

"It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,"said Dr. James ...

Exercise: Misc.Exercise: Walking
15 Apr
Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study

Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study

You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.

It's all about physical activity's ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) ...

DepressionExercise: Misc.Brain
05 Apr
It May Be Fine to Exercise During Long COVID

It May Be Fine to Exercise During Long COVID

People with Long COVID might be able to exercise to improve their health, something that up to now has been discouraged, a new study suggests.

"The World Health Organization [WHO] a...

Exercise: Misc.Fatigue
04 Apr
Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work

Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work

Desks that require folks to stand or move as they work also might help them produce better results on the job, a new study suggests.

People's brains became sharper when working at a desk that made them stand, step or walk rather than sit, results show.

Reasoning sc...

Occupational HealthNeurologyExercise: Misc.Brain
28 Mar
Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Time Per Day Cuts Seniors' High Blood Pressure

Seniors wound up with lower blood pressure after they were coached to get up and move more often, a new study says.

Health coaching successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day, according to a report published March 27 in th...

Aging: Misc.Blood PressureExercise: Misc.
27 Mar
Obesity Genes Mean Some Folks Must Exercise More for Same Results

Obesity Genes Mean Some Folks Must Exercise More for Same Results

Some folks struggling with obesity appear to be hampered by their own genes when it comes to working off those extra pounds, a new study finds.

People with a higher genetic risk of obesity have to

Exercise: Misc.Obesity
22 Mar
More Weightlifters Are Injuring Heads, Faces During Workouts

More Weightlifters Are Injuring Heads, Faces During Workouts

The weight room is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for folks trying to get into shape, a new study discovers.

Head and facial injuries related to weightlifting have increased sharply during the past decade for both men and women, researchers found.

Between...

Exercise: Misc.Injuries
22 Mar
Can You Build Muscle in Old Age? Yes, and an Expert Has Tips

Can You Build Muscle in Old Age? Yes, and an Expert Has Tips

If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you.

That's just not true, said Dr. Adil Ahmed, an assistant professor in the Joseph Barnhar...

Aging: Misc.Exercise: Misc.
07 Mar
Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health

Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health

Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says.

Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an "authentic leadership"style, researchers report in the journal <...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.DepressionExercise: Misc.Sports Medicine
07 Mar
Even a Little Daily Exercise Cuts Your Stroke Risk

Even a Little Daily Exercise Cuts Your Stroke Risk

Even a little physical activity can cut a person's stroke risk compared to being a complete couch potato, a new review shows.

Folks whose physical activity levels fell short of recommended guidelines still had a lower risk of stroke than those who got no exercise, resear...

Exercise: Misc.Heart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
01 Mar
Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients

Stationary Bike Workouts Could Help Parkinson's Patients

A bicycle built for two could be a positive prescription for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, a small, preliminary study says.

Parkinson's patients had better overall quality of life, improved mobility, and faster walking speed after sharing regular rides on a ...

Parkinson'sNeurologyExercise: Misc.Caregiving
28 Feb
Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's

Yoga Brings Brain Benefits to Women at Risk for Alzheimer's

In a new study, yoga appears to have bolstered the brain health of older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

The study can't prove that the ancient practice will slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, but it did seem to reverse some forms of neurologic...

NeurologyAlzheimer'sExercise: Misc.DementiaBrainExercise: Yoga
27 Feb
One Way to Reduce Child Obesity: Get Kids Moving More in Class

One Way to Reduce Child Obesity: Get Kids Moving More in Class

Regular standing and walking activities in the classroom can aid in the fight against childhood obesity, a new study shows.

Children who took part in the Active Movement program experienced an 8% reduction in their waist...

Exercise: Misc.Obesity
26 Feb
Women Over 60: Here's How Many Daily Steps You Need to Avoid Heart Failure

Women Over 60: Here's How Many Daily Steps You Need to Avoid Heart Failure

Women might need a lot fewer daily steps to lower their risk of heart failure than they think, a new study suggests.

The usual recommendation is that people get 10,000 steps a day, but women ages 63 and older actually gain solid heart benefits from around 3,600 steps dai...

Exercise: Misc.Heart Failure