Physical activity

Scientists discover: This is how physical activity “starves” cancer tumors

Numerous studies have found the benefits of physical activity for every organ and part of the body. A new study suggests that the fitness you do does not allow cancer to grow.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH
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It’s not enough just to move: How much exercise should you do per week to protect your heart

Physical activity saves lives, but now it turns out there’s a “precise dosage” at which it becomes especially effective in preventing heart disease.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH
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Week after week: What happens to the body when you stop working out?

Days, weeks, and months: Here’s how your body changes when you stop exercising—and why it’s not as bad as you think, unless you make common mistakes that do more harm than good.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH
Osteoporosis

Don’t do any exercise at all? This is what awaits you at age 50 – or even earlier

It develops slowly and quietly and is not accompanied by pain—until a fracture occurs. Who is at risk for osteoporosis, and why is it so important to start doing this type of exercise right now?

|ByWALLA! HEALTH

Ensuring a healthier society means addressing obesity bias - opinion

Addressing weight stigma requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and society as a whole.

MARCH 4, 2025ByASNAT RAZIEL
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Sleep badly at night? It could make you gain weight - explainer

Should you eat according to the clock, and is weight gain linked to lack of sleep? Here are a few simple recommendations to improve your daily life.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024ByMAYA ROSEMAN
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