Topic: Harvard Medical School

Exercise regularly, age better: studies

Taking regular exercise helps you to stay physically healthier and mentally sharper into old age, four studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed Monday.One of the studies found that women who exercised more during middle age -- defined as an ...

The Overbooked Runner

FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS The time-pressed runner has to make sure to get in quality workouts. "You could cross-train or do nothing on the 'off' days as long as those three days are really quality," says Yasso. If you get too caught ...

Health Tip: Stick to Your Exercise Program

Exercise shouldn't be thought of only as a way to lose weight. Harvard Medical School offers these suggestions to help you create an exercise routine and stick with it: Pick activities and workouts that you enjoy. Don't limit yourself to just one ...