Exercise

Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests

by Madeline Holcombe 10/9/24 CNN

“Living a physically active lifestyle, exercising regularly over time, makes our fat tissue a more accommodating place for extra energy under conditions when we do gain weight,” said senior study author Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz, professor of movement studies in the school of kinesiology at the University of Michigan.

You can still get health benefits, even if you don't have a lot of time to exercise

by MORNING EDITION 1/3/23 npr

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. Ever heard of those productivity challenges - how you can get things done in 10-minute increments? Well, the British Journal of Sports Medicine says if we can just squeeze in 11 minutes of moderate exercise every day to get the heart pumping, we'd cut our health risks by almost a quarter. Now, excuse us while we race up to the seventh floor of NPR headquarters real quick.

You can live up to 10 years longer by doing these 5 things

by Charlotte Edmond 12/2/20 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Do you eat your greens? Get daily exercise? Limit how much alcohol you drink? There are five healthy habits that can help you live up to a decade longer, cutting the risk of cancer, heart problems and diabetes, researchers have found.

Yoga, Pilates, tai chi, qigong — what’s best for me?

by Melanie Radzicki 28/10/22 CNN

Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot topics today, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic brought with it increased levels of stress and anxiety. In the US, some of the most popular mind-body exercises are yoga, Pilates, qigong and tai chi. These four are all therapies that integrate movement, breathing exercises and meditation to enhance your physical and mental health, self-awareness and spiritual growth.

To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi

by Blake Farmer 2/4/18 npr

Every week in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Zibin Guo guides veterans in wheelchairs through slow-motion tai chi poses as a Bluetooth speaker plays soothing instrumental music.

Tai chi, yoga and meditation may help lower high blood pressure ‘in short term’

by Jane Kirby 8/4/25 INDEPENDENT

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure – at least in the short term, research suggests.

Exercise on the Road: Tai Chi, Yoga and Jiu-Jitsu for Business Travel

by JAHAN MARCU 1/11/24 RollingStone

Traveling for work often presents an endless array of distractions from reaching fitness goals — tight schedules, jet lag, unfamiliar environments. Yet, for those who are committed to staying active, maintaining a workout routine while on the road is not only possible, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Tai chi, yoga and martial arts like jiu-jitsu provide structured ways to keep both mind and body in shape, no matter where your business travels take you.

The growth of yoga and meditation in the US since 2012 is remarkable

by Eliza Barclay 3/1/19 Vox

Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses

by Allison Aubrey 20/6/17 npr

New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain.

Online yoga classes prove helpful for back pain in new study

by Ronnie Cohen 12/11/24 npr

Online yoga classes relieved chronic low back pain and slashed the need for pain-relief medications, a new study shows.

Have we reached peak yoga in the U.S.? The CDC wants to know

by Pien Huang 12/6/24 npr

In the U.S., about 1 out of 6 adults say they practice yoga, according to new survey data published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New study reveals the exercises that can help with insomnia

by Storm Newton 17/7/25 INDEPENDENT

Yoga, tai chi, jogging, and even a simple walk could be the most effective forms of exercise to combat the sleep disorder, insomnia, a new study suggests.

For stress reduction, just say ommm

by Judy Fortin CNN

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Managing the service department of an Atlanta, Georgia, car dealership is a stressful job, according to Debbie Peek.

Fibromyalgia? Try tai chi

by Carina Storrs 18/8/10 CNN

Tai chi -- a slow, meditative martial art -- may be an effective alternative, a new study suggests.

A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain

by Julia Belluz 27/7/18 Vox

Got Back Pain? Try Yoga Or Massage Before Reaching For The Pills

by Patti Neighmond 20/2/17 npr

Most of us suffer back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, it's one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Many of us also probably reach for medication. Now, new guidelines from the American College of Physicians say try exercise, yoga, or massage first.

'Few complementary therapies help arthritis'

by Michelle Roberts 9/1/13 BBC

Few complementary therapies appear to help musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, say experts who have looked at the available trial evidence.

More U.S. children doing yoga, taking sleep supplements

by Ronnie Cohen 26/2/15 Reuters

(Reuters Health) – - A growing number of American children are bending into downward dog and other yoga poses, according to a new report on complementary health practices.

The report analyzed National Health Interview Survey data on practices outside of mainstream medicine and found significantly more kids and teens practicing yoga, tai chi and qi gong in 2012 than in 2007.

Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds

by Maria Godoy 14/2/24 npr

Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with prehypertension.

Tai chi fights stress, getting popular with Millennials

by Amy Chillag 5/9/17 CNN

Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Patrick York is a gentle giant.

The soft-spoken 26-year-old with a “Peace Love Tai Chi” T-shirt flowed into a grounded stance on a Long Beach, California, hilltop. He was among several dozen people taking a free tai chi class this warm July day.

“I do tai chi to reconnect my mind, body and spirit, as well as to strengthen my muscles, loosen my joints, get my body relaxed,” York said.

A Tai Chi sweep? China bids for UNESCO cultural heritage status.

by Michael Holtz 31/3/17 The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

The clamoring of a jackhammer and shrill barks of two golden retrievers make a jarring soundtrack for Yan Ziteng’s afternoon tai chi class, but neither he nor his students seem to notice.

Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial

by Allison Aubrey 6/11/23 npr

Amid our busy lives, distraction or fatigue may explain our forgetfulness. But instances of "brain freeze" make me realize I want to do everything in my power to keep my brain sharp.

by Patti Neighmond 12/03/2018

Fortunately for those in midlife, Levine is finding that even if you haven't been an avid exerciser, getting in shape now may head off that decline and help restore your aging heart. He and his colleagues published their recent findings in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation.