Learn about health and fitness apps in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library. The session is set to begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in the fourth-floor forum at the library, 1501 Ellinwood ...

We are inching towards the end of 2025, and it's time for New Year fitness resolutions. Staying active during the year-end can be tough. Cold weather, holiday celebrations, and packed schedules often ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that adults who took metformin, a widely used generic ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in both the short and long term. It's ...

Looking for a low-impact workout but not a fan of the strain a typical exercise bike can put on your back? A recumbent exercise bike might be just the thing for you. Like a recumbent road bike, a ...

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

Objectives To compare the effectiveness of different exercise interventions in improving sleep quality and alleviating insomnia severity among patients with insomnia. Design Our study design was a ...

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