Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Justin Lambert via Getty Images The maxim “movement is medicine” exists for a reason. When done safely and properly, physical ...

Start your timers. A sweeping new international study found that doing a simple physical activity for just five minutes a day ...

The start of the new year can be overwhelming when everyone besides you seems to be getting fit. But did you know only 28% of adults in the U.S. are meeting the recommended physical activity ...

We all know that climbing stairs can be a bit of a workout, but did you know it could also be a quick, effective, and free way to assess your heart health? This simple activity is now being recognized ...

Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health. A recent study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis found that regular stair-climbing could reduce the risk of certain types ...

The current research update from the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard describes our recent evidence-based survey of various activities that can enhance flourishing, our efforts at developing a ...

Humming, a simple act, significantly boosts nitric oxide production, a molecule vital for cardiovascular and brain health. This increase dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and activates the ...

One of my favorite activities, whether by myself or while leading one of my teams, is to make a gratitude list. After all, research proves that gratitude is a key element of happiness, so what better ...

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However, to enhance flourishing in other domains, such as increasing one’s sense of meaning and purpose, improving one’s character, or deepening one’s relationships, more will often be needed than ...