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A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits. A recent ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

Metformin blunted exercise-induced improvements in vascular insulin sensitivity, aerobic fitness, inflammatory markers, and fasting glucose levels in adults at high risk for metabolic syndrome, ...

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Jeff Shapiro strolls his lakeside property along scenic Lake Austin, pointing out the ways he has fireproofed his limestone home. Within the 5-foot “home ignition zone,” there’s nothing that can burn ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that men need more exercise than women to lower their risk of coronary heart disease. Getty Images/Cavan Images Men may need nearly twice as much weekly exercise ...

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease. By Dana G. Smith Walking a few thousand steps a day can slow cognitive decline in ...

Women benefit much more from exercise than men, reaping many more gains with considerably less work, a new study reports. With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in ...

State leaders on Tuesday announced the online “climate risk mapping” tool that allows homeowners and business owners to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires and other possible hazards ...

New research finds exercise—specifically two types—causes the release of elements that may prevent cancer cell growth. Even one exercise session made a difference. Doctors say more research is needed, ...