Researchers examine the association between academic performance on secondary school exams and lifestyle behaviors among university students.

Researchers predict the obesity rate among U.S. adults will rise to 47% of the population by 2035. Experts say this trend can be reversed if people are educated about lifestyle changes and healthy ...

In patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome, spending a lot of time sedentary is linked to an increased risk for ...

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

Research has long linked prolonged sitting to cognitive decline. But a new study complicates that narrative, suggesting that ...

They found that five minutes of activity among the most sedentary 20 percent of people could prevent about six percent of all deaths. What’s more? Adding five minutes of daily activity could prevent ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Health apps, wearables, and interactive programs can help improve physical activity, diet, and weight outcomes for children and teens, according to a study ...

New research looks into the importance of walking “bouts” in addition to step count when it comes to heart health. People who take less than 5,000 steps per day or walk in bouts of five minutes or ...

When it comes to ways to support your heart health, many of the habits that are top of mind are likely related to diet. You probably already know that a diet rich in plant-based foods is better for ...

Taylor Swift's new song Opalite is all about transformation. She sings about turning darkness ("onyx nights") into brightness ("make your own sunshine"). Like the shimmering human-made gem it's named ...

A new study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behavior can be particularly ...