Researchers found that strength training for 90 minutes a week was linked with slowing down biological aging by almost four years. Experts explain strength training for longevity. The heart-healthy benefits of walking and other cardio workouts are well-known. But new research shows another type of exercise may be beneficial. Specifically, exercise focused on building muscle, also known as strength training, could add up to four years to your life. A study published in Biology took a closer...

Researchers found when people walked in stints of 10 to 30 seconds, they burned more calories than continuously walking the same distance. Experts explain the findings. The health benefits of walking are vast, and you may already work to reach an established daily step goal. But, new research finds that “micro walks,” a.k.a. short walks throughout the day, may be more beneficial than longer walks. A small study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B looked at 10 participants who...

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The review concludes that radiation from cell phones is not likely to increase a person’s risk of brain cancer. Researchers found that despite the large increase in the use of wireless technology in the past two decades, there has not been a corresponding increase in brain cancer. Over the last 10 years, you may have heard rumblings about whether the radio waves emitted from your cell phone are capable of causing cancer. Now, a new review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO)...