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Just 5 minutes more exercise and 10 minutes more sleep may lower your risk of heart disease.

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A new study suggests that making small lifestyle changes can significantly protect your heart health. Image credit: Westend61/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on Medical News Today A new study investigated how small changes in lifestyle affect cardiovascular health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about eight years, tracking their sleep, nutrition, … Read more

A 74-year-old Indian mother’s secret to staying healthy and fit: actual strength training, not light exercise

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Bhuvana, 74, exemplifies the importance of strength training for the elderly, in line with WHO guidelines. (Instagram/the_8theelement)

In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more

Walking is actually a great form of aerobic exercise. Here are three routines to try.

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Published April 3, 2026 at 3:39am Walking is a great way to get low-impact aerobic exercise Any Although there are seasons all year round, there is something special about walking outside in spring. Not only does warm weather feel wonderful after spending the winter cooped up indoors, but chirping birds, budding flowers, and green grass … Read more

“At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train.”

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"At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train."

Many runners spend their entire lives trying to run a 5K in under 20 minutes. P. Burton Morgan, now 42, achieved this goal in just 18 months, despite being a “middle-aged mother who didn’t exercise at all for 20 years.” I want to hear more RW We sat down with a runner and a poet … Read more

When can I start running with my child?

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When can I start running with my child?

If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more

Walking may not provide enough exercise to maintain fitness

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Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more

Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch

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Image collage with two images, image 1 shows a woman wearing glasses lying on a couch with popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a calendar on the wall, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment

Image collage with two images, image 1 shows a woman wearing glasses lying on a couch with popcorn and a remote control, looking bored while watching TV, image 2 shows an elderly man touching his head in frustration while pointing at a calendar on the wall, possibly indicating memory loss or cognitive impairment Couch potatoes, … Read more

80s fitness trends are back today

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’80s-style aerobics is making a big comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s workout culture shifts toward connection and fun, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern exercise. ©Getty Images Origin of aerobics In the 1960s, American Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper developed a variety of aerobic exercises to help people with cardiovascular disease. … Read more

No weights or running: Studies show that this type of exercise improves sleep better than walking or cardio.

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Person practicing high intensity yoga exercises shown to improve sleep quality in people with insomnia

Rolling out your yoga mat and sweating it out may be one of the most effective ways to finally get a decent night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials shows that certain doses of high-intensity yoga work better than walking, strength training, and some other forms of training for people who already suffer … Read more

Research shows that your health after age 65 may depend less on exercise, diet, and genetics than on whether you have at least one person in your life who will ask you how you’re doing and wait for an actual answer.

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Research shows that your health after age 65 may depend less on exercise, diet, and genetics than on whether you have at least one person in your life who will ask you how you're doing and wait for an actual answer.

Add VegOut to your Google News Feed. The conventional wisdom about healthy aging is almost entirely physical. Please eat well. Move frequently. Please get enough sleep. Please do a blood test. Optimize. The wellness industry has turned the post-65 body into a project, a machine to be maintained with the right inputs. And most people … Read more