Just a little exercise can lower breast cancer risk

Even simple forms of exercise like going on a walk at least five times a week or getting up to dance may reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Texas A&M University • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~7 min

Trees, green space may lower postpartum depression risk

Exposure to green space is linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression, researchers say. Tree coverage and exercise intensify the effect.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~4 min


Daily 11 minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death

One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 1, 2023 ~6 min

Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist

The good news is that we can all improve our happiness levels with daily practice.

Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh, Senior Lecturer in Psychological Interventions, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 ~7 min

This childhood obesity school program works best

An analysis of 72 childhood obesity prevention programs implemented in rural schools shows one combo works best.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 20, 2023 ~6 min

150 minutes of brisk walking a week reduces liver fat

Briskly walking for 150 minutes a week can significantly reduce liver fat in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
Feb. 8, 2023 ~6 min

Neighborhood ‘walkability’ may boost exercise, lower BMI

People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to exercise and have lower BMIs. But the finding differs by race and ethnicity.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Healthy lifestyle may cut women’s risk of long COVID by 49%

Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.

Todd Datz • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 ~3 min


Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move

With the pandemic slowing a lot of people down and epidemics in obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle conditions unabated, experts say you don’t need to be a marathoner, or even in shape to get started. Just get moving.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 23, 2023 ~5 min

Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why

Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.

Rosie Shrout, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University • conversation
Jan. 13, 2023 ~10 min

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