Tag: Exercise
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HealthStep study: 4,000 counts for a lotStudy of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week  
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Health‘Hopeful message’ on brain diseaseResearcher Sanjula Singh has looked at stroke, dementia, late-life depression for years, finds lifestyle changes make big difference  
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Campus & CommunityA popular TV show, cathartic commute, and dance that requires teamworkEducation lecturer finds leadership lessons in unlikely places  
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HealthGoing to bed earlier may help you hit fitness goalsNew study finds link between sleep curfew, higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity  
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HealthAn exercise drug?Researchers hope to harness the cognitive benefits of a workout for Alzheimer’s patients with mobility issues  
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HealthWhat your brain score says about your bodySimple tool can be used to identify risk factors for cancer and heart disease too, says new study  
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HealthWe 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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HealthTips for staying alive, decades in the makingJoAnn Manson has spent her career researching – and highlighting – how everyday choices influence health  
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Campus & CommunityHelping the U.S. fight addiction, cancer, other afflictionsA snapshot of research backed by partnership between government agencies and higher ed  
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Arts & CultureHow to dance like somebody’s watchingChoreographer offers tips on finding release: ‘Ain’t nobody concerned if you look good’  
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HealthCancer? 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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HealthNow 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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HealthWhy be kind? You might live longer.Take our research-based quiz on biological benefits of being good  
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HealthToo much sitting hurts the heartEven 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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HealthIf it feels too hot to run, maybe it isExperts who have seen health consequences close-up offer guidelines for summer athletes  
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Arts & CultureConsider 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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HealthYou won’t even know you’re exercising, but your body willReal surfing is better than channel surfing, says research focused on healthy aging. But housework is better than nothing.  
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HealthExercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study findsBenefits nearly double for people with depression  
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HealthLosing fat is good, but losing muscle isn’tResearchers call for makers of new anti-obesity drugs to study results of body composition in addition to weight loss.  
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HealthFollow the research in 2024Whether 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 & CommunityGetting some exercise, with a little help from friends — and appCrimsonZip 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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HealthToo 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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HealthTake it from the experts, a pet can change your lifeThe 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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HealthFaster, fitter?Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead.  
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HealthLifestyle influences long COVID riskFindings 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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HealthReally need to start exercising but hate it? Just moveHealth professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’  
 
							 
							 
							