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.
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
A 12-year-old student from New Bedford, Massachusetts is getting global recognition for combining his love of art and soccer.
Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will be eligible for government down payment assistance, thanks to an expanded program announced Tuesday by Gov. Maura Healey.
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Two bank robberies in Boston Tuesday morning are believed to be connected. Two suspects were taken into custody for a third robbery in Everett.
Police are investigating if three bank robberies in Boston and Everett are connected. Two suspects are in custody.
A huge fire tore through an abandoned mill in Haverhill early Tuesday. It's the second fire there in more than 10 years.
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
A 12-year-old student from New Bedford, Massachusetts is getting global recognition for combining his love of art and soccer.
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was absent during the third day of the NFL Draft as he sought counseling.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.