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A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

Whether you’re perimenopausal or menopausal, when this huge life shift hits, your exercise habits may also need to change. Perhaps an exercise that felt good no longer does, or your energy levels aren ...

That daily five-mile run might be your mental sanctuary and the cornerstone of your fitness routine, but it could also be secretly undermining your health goals. While we’ve had “cardio is king” ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Doing cardio daily can boost endurance, heart health, ...

A personal trainer explains how combining strength training and cardio creates better fat loss and a leaner physique ...

Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep-wake schedule. But they can also be culprits of frustrating body issues, like excess weight that won’t come off despite ...

You arrive at the gym with the best intentions. You hop on the treadmill or elliptical for 20-30 minutes to “warm up” before hitting the weights. Sound familiar? This common workout sequence feels ...