Fitness

The physiology of weight regain still baffles scientists, but surprising insights have emerged

New research illuminates why most dieters regain lost weight. It’s even more complicated than we thought

The 2019 New York Yankees’ record number of injuries led to a change in training staff that will almost certainly correlate with, but not necessarily cause, a lower injury rate this coming season.  

The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health

The human microbiome activates some medicines, inactivates others and provokes side effects

By comparing how DNA gets altered over the lifetimes of people and dogs, researchers came up with a new way to compare canine years with human years.

It’s the number one cause of adult disability in the U.S., yet we generally don’t see the toll it takes on patients, their families and their communities

Certain species of bacteria and fungi seem to proliferate on dandruff-ridden scalps. The reason is a little more mysterious. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

They have plenty of physical challenges but don’t like think of themselves as being in decline

Exercise, including Qigong and Tai Chi, can produce impressive results

The allure of short, intense workouts is obvious. But is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) really the only workout you need for good overall fitness?

Registered Dietitian Melissa Mitri discusses the importance of good nutrition after giving birth and the five most important nutrients for a new mom and her baby