Reading fitness studio offers free child care to help parents stay in shape
Simply Fit and Fun in Reading wants to make working out easy and accessible. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
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Simply Fit and Fun in Reading wants to make working out easy and accessible. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Tina Kraus reports from London.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports Japanese researchers found that intervals of fast and slow walking can replace other weekly exercise.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports that compared to those who work out for a half hour every day of the week, those who cram their exercise into the weekend saw the same benefits, says a Journal of the American Heart Association study.
A barre studio run by a former New England Patriots cheerleader in Boston uses a childhood favorite to help people try a new exercise and have fun.
A barre studio run by a former New England Patriots cheerleader in Boston uses a childhood favorite to help people try a new exercise and have fun. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Studies should why there is a gender gap when it comes to physical fitness regiments.
A team at the University of Sydney found that an average of four minutes of what they call "incidental" vigorous physical activity a day could cut the risk of heart disease by half in middle-aged women who don't formally exercise.
Also known as A-fib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often fast heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots forming in the heart, putting people at high risk of stroke.
German researchers discovered that the time of day someone exercises can help reduce colorectal cancer risk.
You need to choose activities that raise your heart rate like walking uphill, climbing stairs, jogging, or cycling.
The Italian study says starting and stopping activity burns more activity but experts warn the study was small and only included young, healthy adults.
Nearly 75% of women who receive chemotherapy for breast cancer report problems with memory and concentration.
Scientists said they found 14 "skinny genes" that appear to work in tandem to promote weight loss
Having trouble sleeping? New study finds participating in short bursts of activity before bed can help you sleep longer.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Coffee drinkers, we have good news for you: your daily morning cup could come with some health benefits, especially if you are inactive.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares her findings on how drinking coffee may offset the other health issues associated with people who are often sedentary.
Researchers found that running twice a week may improve depression.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Previous research has suggested that lipids or fats may play a role in longevity.
A new study finds people who are at genetically higher risk of obesity need to workout harder than those at lower risk to maintain a healthy weight.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Boston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Poor air quality was an issue again in the Boston area Saturday as smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota drifted across the Northeast U.S.
The Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library was officially renamed Saturday in honor of the late WBZ-TV reporter Sarah-Ann Shaw.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
Boston police are looking into the discovery of a dead body at a property in Mattapan that's owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
National Ice Cream Day is today. Here's where to find free scoops and deals in Massachusetts.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to security analyst Ed Davis, the former Boston police commissioner.
The Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library was officially renamed Saturday as the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library, in honor of WBZ-TV reporter Sarah-Ann Shaw.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice, All-Star Willson Contreras went deep in his first game back from a five-game suspension, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader.
After his draft stock dipped due to an injury, Brody Bumila was selected in the third round of the MLB Draft and agreed to join the Texas Rangers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.