WELLNESS / FITNESS

Desk Work's Mental Dividends

It may not do much for your physique or heart rate, but being a desk jockey offers some long-term cognitive benefits. >

Lifestyle and Alzheimer's Risk

A combination of these lifestyle traits appears to substantially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. >

Newbie Exercisers Beware

Don't believe everything, or maybe anything, you read on the Web when it comes to exercise. Few sites reflect current guidelines. >

Learning New Tricks

Don't let self-quarantine lead to a lack of exercise. It could make it harder to learn new physical skills later on. >

Your Priorities for a Healthy Old Age

There's one risk factor for chronic disease that out-weighs most others. Can you guess what it is? >

Help for Shrinking Brains

It doesn't take much to keep your brain volume from dwindling. Modest exercise, like dancing or doing chores, is protective. >

Sitting and Depression

Sitting, whether in front of a screen or in a class, lowers kids' moods. Luckily, a little activity and less sitting can prevent this. >

Pick Three -- or Four

Five lifestyle factors have been found to lead to a disease-free old age. The more of them you put into practice, the better your odds. >

An Exercise Cancer Vaccine

A very large study makes clear just how much exercise can cut the risk of many cancers. >

Prehab to Avoid Rehab

If you are older and facing surgery, consider getting in shape before the big day. It could help you avoid rehab and speed recovery. >

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