Kids who walk to school are more likely to stay active

Kids who walk or bike to school are more likely to stay active later, research finds. Urban design can encourage this kind of "active commuting."

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 7, 2022 ~5 min

Simple Exercise Can Slow Memory Loss

VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 15, 2022 ~6 min


Just over half of six-year-olds in Britain meet recommended guidelines for physical activity

Fifty-three percent of six-year-olds met the recommended daily guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in a study carried out pre-pandemic by

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 11, 2022 ~5 min

What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them

Researchers are still trying to figure out exactly what happens within muscle to create knots, also known as myofascial trigger points. But they do know some ways you can avoid or alleviate them.

Zachary Gillen, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 ~8 min

Gorge today, sweat tomorrow? That’s not how it works.

Researcher I-Min Lee outlines fresh data showing that you can’t outrun a bad diet.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads

Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.

Jacqueline Kim, Editorial intern • conversation
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

Blood vessel ‘workout’ boosts heart function

A simple procedure using a blood pressure cuff can boost vascular and cardiac function and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~7 min

Blood vessel ‘workout’ boosts heart function

A simple procedure using a blood pressure cuff can boost vascular and cardiac function and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~7 min


Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day

Your body follows a circadian rhythm that influences everything from how well your medications work to the best time for exercise.

Shogo Sato, Assistant Professor of Biology, Texas A&M University • conversation
July 1, 2022 ~8 min

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Riders in the 2022 Tour de France will ride more than 2,100 miles (3,400 km) over the 21 flat and mountainous stages of the race. And they will burn an incredible amount of energy while doing so.

John Eric Goff, Professor of Physics, University of Lynchburg • conversation
June 30, 2022 ~6 min

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