AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarWhat Type of Exercise Is Best for the Brain?TIME - Alexandra SifferlinExercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. And one kind in particular—aerobic exercise—appears to be king. “Back in the day, the majority of exercise studies focused on the parts of the body from the neck down, like the heart and lungs,” says …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarYou’re Not a Nice Person When It’s Hot OutsideTIME - Amanda MacMillan / RealSimple.comThe next time a friend calls you and asks for a favor, how willing you are to lend a hand may have a lot to do with one unexpected factor: the heat. According to a new study in the European Journal of Social Psychology, uncomfortably hot environments make people less likely to help others in …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarYou Asked: What’s the Healthiest Yogurt?TIME - Markham HeidNot many foods contain the nutritious trio of protein, probiotics and healthy fats—but yogurt does. And people can’t get enough. The North American yogurt market churned up more than $11 billion in profits in 2015 and is expected to reach nearly $15 billion by 2024. This yogurt boom explains why the …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatar3 Healthy Reasons to Eat More PineappleTIME - Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD / Health.comPineapple is one of my absolute favorite fruits, and I know I’m not the only one who loves the tropical treat. There’s no question it’s refreshing and delicious. But pineapple also packs some pretty powerful health benefits. Here are three healthy excuses to add more of the nutritious fruit to your …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarHere’s Everything You Need to Know About TicksTIME - Alice ParkIt’s a good year to be a tick—and a bad year to be near one. Experts say the tick population is growing in record numbers, which means a potential explosion in tick-borne illnesses. You can blame the acorns for the recent tick boom. Two years ago, acorn-producing trees went haywire and multiplied …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatar3 Things You Didn’t Know About RunningTIME - Alexandra SifferlinThe following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Exercise, which is available at Amazon. There’s no denying that running is one of the most democratic ways to work out. You can do it anytime, anywhere, and all you need is a good pair of running shoes and some stamina. It’s …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarWhy Barre Class Is So Good for Your BodyTIME - Markham HeidIn ballet training, the barre is the horizontal handrail dancers grip while perfecting their technique. Barre-style workouts take those classic ballet warmup exercises and reimagine them for a much wider audience. While it may seen like a recent phenomenon, barre strength and flexibility training …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatar9 Common Myths About ExerciseTIME - Robert J. DavisIn the book Fitter Faster, health journalist Robert J. Davis and celebrity fitness trainer Brad Kolowich, Jr. show how it’s possible to spend far less time exercising and get the same—or even better—results. Exercise advice can be misleading. Here are nine familiar fitness directives that may be …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarHere’s What Happens When You Don’t Exercise for 2 WeeksTIME - Amanda MacMillan / Health.comHow much time does it really take for a healthy person to become measurably less healthy? Less than you might think. According to new research from the University of Liverpool, just two weeks without regular physical activity can lead to muscular and metabolic changes that could potentially increase …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarExercise Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseTIME - Amanda MacMillan / Real SimplePlenty of studies have shown that exercise is good for the aging brain, but a new scientific review provides the clearest evidence yet. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the paper concludes, and it may also improve the performance of daily activities for …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatarHere’s What Skipping Breakfast Does to Your BodyTIME - Amanda MacMillanIt’s a hotly contested question in the nutrition world: is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Experts say that people who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat the rest of the day, but recent studies have found no difference in weight between those who skip their morning meal …
AvatarTIMEAvatarAvatar7 Best Moisturizers With SunscreenTIME - Julia Naftulin / Health.comOn the hunt for the perfect daily moisturizer that hydrates skin and delivers sun protection? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its annual ranking of the best sunscreen products in different categories, including their favorite moisturizers with SPF. The EWG prioritizes …