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New research shows that just 90 to 120 minutes of strength training each week could lower your risk of dying from any cause by 13%. The best results come from mixing weights with cardio.
A 30-year study of 147,000 adults found that just 90 to 120 minutes of weekly strength training was linked to a 13% lower risk of death. The benefits jumped even higher when combined with regular cardio.
When Meta shut down beloved workout app Supernatural, thousands of fitness fans lost their favorite way to exercise. Now a new independent company is bringing it back with all the original coaches.
Ethiopia launched its 7th General Election on Monday, with more than 54 million registered voters participating in one of Africa's largest democratic exercises. The historic vote will shape the nation's political future and strengthen democratic institutions across one of the continent's most influential countries.
Over 54 million Ethiopians registered to vote in one of Africa's biggest democratic exercises, adding 16 million new voters in a single cycle. The election features 42 political parties, 10,000 candidates, and 64,000 domestic observers monitoring the process.
A Colorado history teacher maintained her intense mountain sports routine throughout 18 months of breast cancer treatment, exercising 900 minutes weekly and even completing a grueling four-mountain race. Her new book shows cancer patients they're stronger than they think.
A Minnesota cancer survivor launched a free exercise program for patients, and one year later, clinical data proves it's making a measurable difference. Aaron Leventhal's Fit Studio pilot program is giving hope to those fighting the disease. #
People with Type 2 diabetes improved their blood sugar control with just four one-minute bursts of activity throughout the day. This simple "exercise snack" approach makes managing diabetes more accessible than ever.
For people who hate working out, getting to the gym can feel impossible. These women found creative ways to turn exercise into something they actually look forward to.
Visiting museums, reading books, and attending concerts can extend your life by more than three years, according to breakthrough research from University College London. The study found that weekly arts engagement slows biological aging as effectively as regular exercise.
New research analyzing over 1,300 people found the winning combo for lowering blood pressure: aerobic exercise paired with resistance training. Even better news? You're probably already familiar with these exercises.
Olympic bronze medalist Matthew Wells floated weightless above Earth to test revolutionary exercise equipment that could cut astronaut workout time in half. The British invention is part of a global race to keep future moon base crews healthy and strong.
British inventors tested space gym equipment that could slash astronaut exercise time from 2 hours to just 30 minutes daily. Olympic rower Matthew Wells helped test the device in weightless conditions above Earth.
A water rescue team conducting training exercises became real-life heroes when they spotted two canoeists clinging to a tree in the rushing Nooksack River. The perfectly timed training session turned into a perfect rescue.
Wrist pain affects millions, especially parents and caregivers, but physical therapists say simple daily exercises can strengthen tendons and eliminate chronic discomfort. The solution isn't rest alone—it's building capacity through targeted movements.
Scientists discovered that your favorite songs don't make you physically stronger during exercise. They just convince your brain to quit 20 percent later than it would in silence.
A struggling reader turned to ChatGPT for help with ruminating thoughts and mood swings. What followed was a surprisingly effective mental health exercise that earned praise from a board-certified psychiatrist.
Going to museums and doing creative activities might actually slow down aging in your DNA, according to new research from the UK. The effects are comparable to those seen from regular exercise.
New research shows staying physically fit in your 40s and 50s doesn't just help you live longer. It helps you live better, with more healthy, active years ahead.
When a daughter's pleas couldn't motivate her mom with Parkinson's to exercise, a compassionate AI companion succeeded in just days. The robot named ElliQ became an unexpected friend that reignited joy and movement.
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