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Brief bursts of exercise – or “activity snacks” – after meals can support muscle mass and maximize nutrition. That’s according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto.

You wake up to find Mother Nature has dumped a foot of snow on your driveway. Time to bring out the snowblower! Before you do, let’s review some safety tips.

Adding physical activity to your daily routine could lead to a longer life – regardless of genetic predisposition, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego.

This fall, think twice before burning leaves – an activity the Environmental Protection Agency says can lead to air pollution, health problems and fire hazards.

Oulu, Finland — “Even light physical activity may foster work engagement,” researchers in Finland are saying after studying on- and off-the-job data for more than 6,800 workers.

A 10-minute walk every day may help older adults live longer and lower their risk of heart failure, results of a recent study out of South Korea suggest.

If you’ve been putting off chores, working out or even scheduling a lunch date, here’s motivation: Recent research shows that activities such as housekeeping, exercising, and visiting with family or friends may help lower your risk of developing dementia.

Think you can make up for unhealthy eating habits with strenuous workouts? Think again, researchers say.

Do you have trouble finding time to exercise during the workweek? A recent study out of Brazil suggests that completing your workouts over the weekend can be just as effective for maintaining good health.

If you’re looking to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, think about planting a garden, say researchers at the University of Florida.