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‘Exercise Snacks’ Can Boost Fitness in Inactive Adults, Study Finds
“Exercise snacks,” short, planned bursts of movement lasting five minutes or less, can boost fitness in inactive adults, per a new analysis.
Wearables Uncover Hidden Insights Into Overeating in New Study
A necklace, wristband and bodycam helped researchers reveal five hidden overeating styles that could shape the future of obesity treatment.
Promising Study Links Brain-Stimulation Wearable to Reduced Depression
Flow Neuroscience’s brain-stimulation headset is expanding in NHS pilots, showing promise in reducing depression and suicidal thoughts.
Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise for College Students Battling Depression
A small Ohio State study found a ketogenic diet showed promise in reducing symptoms in college students battling depression.
Smartwatch Stress Scores Rarely Match Reality, Researchers Say
The findings raise questions about whether wearables can reliably measure mental states, even as sleep tracking offered a modest bright spot.
New Study Shows 7,000 Steps a Day Is Enough for Major Health Benefits
Walking 7,000 steps a day may cut early death risk by 47%, lower dementia and more, nearly matching the 10,000-step goal.
Personality-Based Fitness May Be the New Workout Hack
A new UCL study finds personality traits can predict workout enjoyment, offering insight for personalized fitness and stress reduction.
Hot Tubs Beat Saunas for Circulation & Immune Health, Study Finds
New research from the University of Oregon finds hot tubs outperform saunas in boosting circulation and immune response.
Millions Rely on Fitness Trackers. A New Study Shows They’re Failing a Key Group
Northwestern researchers developed an open-source algorithm that improves fitness tracker accuracy for people with obesity.
Modest Weight Loss in Midlife Can Slash Risk of Disease & Early Death, per Study
New research from links modest, nonpharmacological weight loss in midlife to lower long-term risks of chronic disease and early death.
