Healthy Living at Any Age

Download these 100 top workout songs for the best workout playlists.

Elise A. Miller is the author of Star Craving Mad, and her new satirical romance novel, Tracing the Bones, is out in June. Elise is also a kettlebell instructor in Philadelphia, PA.
I was at the pool with my son the other day when a woman —

Research has demonstrated that just 20 minutes of exercise has the ability to alter our genes for the better — a sort of genetic reprogramming that can lead to increased endurance and muscle strength. What’s more, there are plenty of efficient exercise options that will help you torch calories and lose weight in that short …

Feel the afterburn all night long with a no-sweat, full-body workout that keeps your metabolism fired up while you sleep

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For decades, more and more Californians have put on weight and fallen sick with diabetes, prompting warnings that the disease was spiraling out of control. Now experts have data showing just how bleak the situation is. Researchers from UCLA determined that 55% of California adults have either diabetes...

You don’t need already-ripped abs or fancy equipment to get hooked on Pilates. This easy Pilates workout will help you get stronger at home or in the gym.

There’s more than one way to lose weight — and recommendations are constantly evolving. Here are some we’ve highlighted recently.

If Boston doctor David Ludwig is right, everything we knew about obesity and low-fat diets is wrong. But it’s not too late to change our eating habits.

I’m a huge fan of bodyweight exercises for the reason that you can use them for a great workout anywhere. And perhaps the king of all bodyweight exercises, is the squat. Squats are awesome because they provide a great workout for multiple muscle groups, including the butt, thighs, and core. It’s for that reason that 30-day …

A “sleep-low” sports diet, in which an athlete skips carbohydrates at dinner, led to notable improvements in performance.

Any regular physical activity is linked to a healthier brain, study suggests
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter, Philadelphia HealthDay