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Study Finds How Much Exercise You Need Weekly To Control Your Blood Pressure
12d ago Fitness

Study Finds How Much Exercise You Need Weekly To Control Your Blood Pressure

Recent research suggests that maintaining physical activity during young adulthood is crucial for preventing hypertension and controlling blood pressure later in life. A study of over 5,000 people found that exercise levels decline from ages 18 to 40, with rates of hypertension increasing over subsequent decades. Increasing physical activity during young adulthood could significantly lower the risk of hypertension, especially if maintained until age 60. However, social and economic factors, as well as racial disparities, can make it challenging for some individuals to maintain regular exercise.

Woman Challenges Herself To Do 100K Steps In A Day, Here's How It Went
13d ago Fitness

Woman Challenges Herself To Do 100K Steps In A Day, Here's How It Went

A woman shares her experience of challenging herself to walk 30,000 steps a day for two weeks and the impact it had on her physical and mental health.

The Best Single Abs Exercise for a Well-Developed Six-Pack
14d ago Fitness

The Best Single Abs Exercise for a Well-Developed Six-Pack

One movement to flare up your core.

Your Pupils Could Reveal a Hidden Signal About Your Brain Function
14d ago Fitness

Your Pupils Could Reveal a Hidden Signal About Your Brain Function

The way your pupils react to light exercise could reveal whether you're getting one of the key benefits of movement – the cognitive boost linked to improved mood and enhanced executive function.

The Last Exercise Column You Ever Need to Read
16d ago Fitness

The Last Exercise Column You Ever Need to Read

This past year at Slate, we explored exercise. Here’s what we learned.

My Struggle to Get My Dad to Care About His Health
16d ago Fitness

My Struggle to Get My Dad to Care About His Health

A daughter shares her frustration and concerns as she tries to convince her aging father to take better care of his health.

Year ender 2023: Unveiling the top health and fitness trends of 2023
17d ago Fitness

Year ender 2023: Unveiling the top health and fitness trends of 2023

Taking a wellness rewind, here's a year-end review of the most impactful health and fitness developments of 2023.

Pandemic of Inactivity: The Next Crisis Facing the United States, Study Warns
18d ago Fitness

Pandemic of Inactivity: The Next Crisis Facing the United States, Study Warns

Researchers from the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) are calling the growing physical inactivity pandemic a crisis for the United States.