Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking the stairs is a form of NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. (Getty Images) (Cavan Images via Getty Images) Maybe ...

Being a working parent, finding ways to spend more time with your kids can sometimes be challenging. However, if you want to create a stable relationship with your children, you must give them the ...

For this week's tip we encourage everyone to walk, run, play for a strong heart. Children who establish regular exercise habits now are building the foundation for lifelong heart health and reducing ...

New research reveals a compelling link between physical activity and improved memory function. Findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity indicate ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...

Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock—known as the circadian rhythm—might ...

Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are tasks that independent adults can do on their own. ADLs include feeding, getting dressed, bathing, toileting, ...

Walking might seem like a simple daily activity, but it can have a powerful impact on your weight and overall health. As a low-impact form of cardiovascular exercise, walking helps burn calories, ...