When it comes to exercise for managing or preventing type 2 diabetes, cardio activities like running have long been the standard recommendation. However, a new study in mice suggests that strength...
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Walking is the simplest way to lose fat and keep it off
Walking works for fat loss because most people can do it every day without pain or fear. It builds a steady routine, which is the main driver of long term change. Walking raises daily energy use...
After 40, lifting weights is the best way to slow muscle loss
Most people start to lose small amounts of muscle in their thirties, but the decline speeds up after forty. This loss of muscle and strength is called sarcopenia, and it makes everyday tasks harder...
New injectable drug CBL-514 may safely shrink belly fat by killing its cells
Scientists are testing a new injectable drug, CBL-514, that makes unwanted fat cells in a chosen body area self-destruct. Early trials show the approach can visibly reduce abdominal fat without...
Economic development drives obesity primarily through increased calorie intake, not reduced activity
A global study examining energy expenditure and obesity across 34 populations reveals that economic development is strongly associated with increased body fat and BMI, but not because of a decline...
Healing the liver to achieve sustainable weight loss without frustration by Dr. Réginald Allouche
According to Dr. Réginald Allouche, weight gain is not merely caused by overeating but by an overburdened liver that can no longer efficiently process, store, and regulate fats and sugars. The...
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building by balancing hydration, cortisol, and energy levels Muscle growth primarily depends on consistent, progressive strength training rather than the...
Half-hour strength sessions twice a week are enough to build muscle
Why everyone needs stronger muscles From our 30s onward we gradually lose muscle tissue, a process called sarcopenia. Weaker muscles increase the risks of frailty, falls, loss of independence and...
One bench press rep per day improves strength
A study published in the Journal of Exercise Physiology Online investigated the effects of daily one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench pressing over a 34-day period. Seven physically active...
Walking at the right time helps you reach 12 percent body fat
Most people try to lose fat with hard cardio, but low-intensity walking can work better when you do it at the right moment. Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition coach, explains that walking at roughly half...
Ultra-processed foods linked to weaker muscles and higher fat in thighs
Ultra-processed foods are already known to harm the heart and waistline, but new research shows they also damage muscle quality deep inside the body. A study from the University of California, San...
Walking pace, not just step count, drives most health benefits
Health advice often promotes 10,000 steps a day, yet research shows that how fast you walk matters as much as how far you go. A simple rule helps. About 100 steps each minute marks moderate...
Walking like the most active people could add 5 to 11 years to life
If every American over the age of 40 matched the physical activity level of the most active 25% of the population, their average life expectancy could increase by five years. For those who are...
Exercise that works muscles helps neurons grow
Exercise strengthens muscles and the heart, but new work shows working muscles also help neurons grow. A team at MIT reports that working muscle sends signals that make motor neurons, the nerve...
Everyday movement like cleaning or walking makes your brain act four years younger
While gym workouts often get all the glory, a new study from Penn State suggests that sweating it out isn't the only path to a healthy mind. Simple, everyday movements - like folding laundry,...