Walking for Health: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Walking for Health: A Closer Look at the Numbers

In 2022, more than half of adults, 58.7 percent, walked for leisure in the past seven days, and 16.2 percent walked for transportation. This information was shared in a recent report by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Dzifa Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Ph.D., and Elizabeth M. Briones, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, analyzed data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. They wanted to understand how many adults walked for leisure and transportation in the past week.

Disabled Individuals Face Challenges in Accessing Fitness Facilities

Disabled Individuals Face Challenges in Accessing Fitness Facilities

Many people with disabilities are not getting enough exercise because fitness centers do not have the right equipment or staff trained to assist them, according to a new study.

It was found that most commercial gyms make little effort to promote fitness for people with disabilities, explained Alexandra Jamieson, a research scientist at The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.

Muscle Building: An In-Depth Look at Protein and Supplements

Muscle Building: An In-Depth Look at Protein and Supplements

The pursuit of an enviable physique, bolstered by rippling muscles, is a goal as old as the human civilization itself. Whether it’s the Herculean strongmen of ancient Greece, the ironclad knights of the medieval era, or the health-conscious individual of the 21st century, muscle gain remains an unflagging objective. The quintessential elements of this pursuit often distill down to two crucial aspects: protein consumption and supplements.

Harnessing the Power of Exercise for Mental Wellbeing and Work Performance

Harnessing the Power of Exercise for Mental Wellbeing and Work Performance

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining mental wellbeing and work performance is a challenge for many. Amidst the hustle and bustle, one often overlooked solution lies in a simple, universally accessible activity – exercise. Numerous studies have highlighted the profound impact of physical activity on mental health and work performance.

Fitness linked to heart health and then to brain health

Train your heart to protect your mind — New study links cardiovascular health to cognitive changes as we age – Exercising to improve our cardiovascular strength may protect us from cognitive impairment as we age. This is revealed in a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Institut universitaire de gératrie de Montréal Research Centre.