Stay Fit
Need Motivation to Exercise? What Science Says Works
Proven strategies to bust you out of a workout rut or help you start a fitness plan from scratch
Updated Exercise Guidelines Tout Brief Bursts of Aerobics
The government also calls for balance activities for older adults to avoid falls
High-Intensity Interval Training May Be a ‘Miracle’ Workout
Exercising just 10 minutes every other day may reverse the effects of aging
Healthy Eating
Protein Fends Off Disability in 85-Plus Cohort
Study focused on link between adequate consumption and rate of disability
Should You Cut Carbs, Not Calories?
A new study gives lots of weight to the idea that low-carb diets are key to keeping off pounds
The Myth of Exercise, Metabolism and Weight Loss
Evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer explains why you can’t run away from your fat
Live Well
The Truth About Grumpy Old Men (and Women)
Who you calling irritable? How to know if a bad mood is bad for your health, or just par for the course
Is It OK For You to Skip Your Annual Physical?
Many experts say you can chuck the checkup — but not certain key screenings
