Just 2 Weeks on the Couch Starts to Damage Your Body

THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 -- A new study proves that the old adage "use it or lose it" is definitely true when it comes to fitness.

After just two weeks of sedentary behavior, formerly fit people had:

Making Lifestyle Changes You Can Live With

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 -- Research published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights two important steps for improving diet and exercise habits. The first is getting practical and personalized tips for making changes that you'll permanently adopt. The second is developing the inner motivation needed to help make the first step stick.

The study recruited adults from a rural area in the South with limited access to a gym and other health-oriented facilities. To help them make positive changes, each had four sessions with a wellness counselor who gave recommendations tailored to their lifestyle. These included making realistic changes to the typical southern diet they normally ate, with an emphasis on how to make better fat and carb choices.

Most Cyclists Suffering Head Injuries Not Wearing Helmets: Study

FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 -- Only about one in five U.S. adults and one in 10 children and teens who suffered head and neck injuries in cycling crashes said they wore a helmet, a new study finds.

An analysis of data from more than 76,000 cyclists nationwide who experienced such injuries between 2002 and 2012 found that only 21% of men, 28% of women and 12% of younger riders had been wearing a helmet.

Talking Health: The Vocabulary of Fitness

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 -- Doing the right amount of exercise every day is a top health goal. To make sure you're getting all the right types of exercise, you'll want to get familiar with these key exercise terms. Then you can be sure these activities are all part of your weekly plan.

Aerobic Exercise, AKA Cardio

Every Minute of Exercise Counts When It Comes to Longevity

THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- Exercise, even a little of it, can lengthen your life, a new study suggests.

The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death.