Featured series 
Tag: Exercise
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Health
Step study: 4,000 counts for a lot
Study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week
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‘Hopeful message’ on brain disease
Researcher Sanjula Singh has looked at stroke, dementia, late-life depression for years, finds lifestyle changes make big difference
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Campus & Community
A popular TV show, cathartic commute, and dance that requires teamwork
Education lecturer finds leadership lessons in unlikely places
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Health
Going to bed earlier may help you hit fitness goals
New study finds link between sleep curfew, higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
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Health
An exercise drug?
Researchers hope to harness the cognitive benefits of a workout for Alzheimer’s patients with mobility issues
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Health
What your brain score says about your body
Simple tool can be used to identify risk factors for cancer and heart disease too, says new study
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Health
We know exercise is good for you. Why? He‘s working on it.
Expanding on decades of research, a new study seeks to pinpoint movement’s molecular benefits
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Health
Tips for staying alive, decades in the making
JoAnn Manson has spent her career researching – and highlighting – how everyday choices influence health
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Campus & Community
Helping the U.S. fight addiction, cancer, other afflictions
A snapshot of research backed by partnership between government agencies and higher ed
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Arts & Culture
How to dance like somebody’s watching
Choreographer offers tips on finding release: ‘Ain’t nobody concerned if you look good’
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Health
Cancer? No, thank goodness, it’s just high cholesterol.
Cardiovascular disease remains nation’s top cause of death, but patients seem too casual about prevention, experts say
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Health
Now that we have new ‘miracle’ diet drugs, what’s the point of exercising?
Experts say weight loss isn’t at top of list of health, longevity gains that come from activities like walking, hitting gym
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Health
Why be kind? You might live longer.
Take our research-based quiz on biological benefits of being good
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Health
Too much sitting hurts the heart
Even with exercise, sedentary behavior can increase risk of heart failure by up to 60%, according to study
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Nation & World
‘We have the most motivated people, the best athletes. How far can we take this?’
Six members of Team USA train at Newell Boat House for 2024 Paralympics in Paris
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Health
If it feels too hot to run, maybe it is
Experts who have seen health consequences close-up offer guidelines for summer athletes
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Arts & Culture
Consider the ancient history and glory of Olympics (and the modern sneaker deal)
In Greece, students find intersection of academics and athletics
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Health
You won’t even know you’re exercising, but your body will
Real surfing is better than channel surfing, says research focused on healthy aging. But housework is better than nothing.
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Health
Exercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study finds
Benefits nearly double for people with depression
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Health
Losing fat is good, but losing muscle isn’t
Researchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss.
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Follow the research in 2024
Whether you’ve resolved to cut stress, lose weight, catch up on sleep, or be a better person, Harvard researchers have answers to help you get started
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Campus & Community
Getting some exercise, with a little help from friends — and app
CrimsonZip aims to get the community off the couch by helping people find others looking for a workout — or just a walk.
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Health
Longevity benefits of Mediterranean diet know no boundaries
In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.
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Health
Too busy for daily exercise? Study finds same benefits for ‘weekend warriors.’
Study finds similar health benefits for those who concentrate workouts 1-2 days a week.
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Health
Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life
The health benefits of animal companions have been supported by science but not society, with the disadvantaged facing similar barriers to pet ownership as they do in securing proper healthcare, experts said at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on Monday.
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Health
Faster, fitter?
Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead.
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Health
Lifestyle influences long COVID risk
Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.
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Health
Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move
Health professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’
