February 2020

Elamipretid (MTP-131) improves the fitness of people with Barth syndrome, compared to the natural course of the disease, according to a new comparison using data from the TAZPOWER phase 2/3 clinical trial. Stealth BioTherapeutics, the…

Many bodybuilders, fitness personalities, and even active duty soldiers have undertaken the famous US Navy SEALs Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and found they struggled to complete each section of the challenge, which not only tests…

Physical activity is known to stimulate both the body andbrain functions, so it's no wonder that exercise can also help children do better in school. However, there are not enough children who practice the minimum requirement of one hour…

Right now, we're learning more than ever about what it means to be strong. We see people on the front lines putting their lives on the line to save others, dealing with the separation from loved ones we usually turn to in difficult times,…

Question: "I don't like or have the time to do formal workouts on a regular basis, but I think I'm an active person overall. I walk, hike, and love to garden. How much should I exercise to get the benefits from the activity?…

MANILA, Philippines - More than 30 police officers failed physical aptitude (PFT) and body mass index (BMI) tests held Thursday morning at Camp Crame in Quezon City. Of the 86 agents who took the test, 32 were found to be overweight,…

SACRAMENTO, Calif .-- Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to suspend physical education testing for California students for three years over concerns about bullying and possible discrimination against disabled and non-binary students. The move comes…

LONDON, February 2: Babies with low birth weight may grow taller and have bodies with a lower ability to deliver oxygen to muscles, study finds that highlights importance of strategies to reduce low!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Babies born with a low birth weight are more likely to have bodies with a lower ability to deliver oxygen to muscles, according to a study that highlights the importance of strategies to reduce low birth weight in infants. According to…

According to researchers, including those at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, having good cardiorespiratory fitness is important for maintaining good health and can reduce the risk of many diseases and premature death. According to a…