Physical activity and exercise Archive

Despite being on your feet all day, the scale hasn't budged. Learn what might be canceling out your extra activity.

Belly fat that won't budge can be more than a cosmetic concern. Learn how to spot risky fat around your waist and key habits to shrink it.

Discover how much job-related activity contributes to calorie burn, and how small changes in routine can jump-start weight loss.

Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish are thought to combat the inflammatory process.

A large 2026 study estimated that adding just five minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity might prevent up to 10% of deaths during an eight-year period. Sitting for 30 minutes or less might prevent up to 7% of deaths.

One trend in the world of fitness is the stretching studio, providing assisted stretching sessions marketed as a way to improve flexibility and ease chronic pain. But those looking to boost their overall health are more likely to benefit from regular, moderate physical activity, and do their stretching at home.

Compression socks are snug, supportive stockings that can help people who struggle with leg swelling or circulation issues. They're commonly used for certain vein problems or clot risks, and a doctor can help decide who needs them and how to use them.