If you’re finding yourself glued to your phone these days, scrolling the news, here’s how to change your habits and get moving instead.
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Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer
Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer — in some cases even longer than people who didn’t have cancer.
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People who exercise have healthier belly fat, new study finds
Here’s another good reason to keep exercising. A study finds people with obesity who exercise can store more fat under the skin instead of around their organs, which is much better for their health.
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Could we use gym equipment to make electricity?
Brown University’s gym recently installed machines that turn kinetic energy into electricity. Could these machines put a dent in our energy needs?
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Forget about the gym! Chicken-sizing will keep you fit. Bonus: Fresh eggs
Going to the gym is a great way to get exercise — once you get into your gym duds and motivate yourself to start working out. But in other parts of the world, there’s a different way to stay fit.
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Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it’s more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise.
