Articles for Tag: "fitness"

Are older adults more committed to exercise? 
Are older adults more committed to exercise?
Physician experts say when it comes to recommended exercise, 50-somethings are more likely to take the plan to heart than younger people.
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it? 
Is maintaining current weight better than trying to lose it?
Some experts say having the goal to not gain weight is less extreme and more attainable than trying to drop pounds.
Can cell phone usage make college kids unhealthy? 
Can cell phone usage make college kids unhealthy?
New research looks at how cell phones may lead to a sedentary lifestyle for college students. Find out why.
Are parents the best fitness role models for kids? 
Are parents the best fitness role models for kids?
A new study looks at whether parents’ exercise habits affect their teen’s health.
Yoga sharpens cognitive function, study shows 
Yoga sharpens cognitive function, study shows
Memory and concentration have been shown to improve with 20 minutes of yoga.
Chicago ranks 27th among most fit cities 
Chicago ranks 27th among most fit cities
American Fitness Index has released its annual list of most fit cities. Find out which places made the top ten.
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health 
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health
Researchers say the more college students communicate with their parents–the more their diet and physical activity improve.