People with higher genetic risk of obesity need to be more active, study says
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.
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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.
A new study finds working in even a little physical activity can help protect your brain from stroke.
A new study finds working in even a little physical activity can help protect your brain from stroke.
Two studies have found that there's more health benefits associated with stretching than originally thought.
A study published Monday revealed a gender gap in cardiovascular benefits when it comes to exercise.
What's the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? The answer isn't what you may think.
A new analysis finds simply running isn't likely to help you shed pounds.
A new analysis finds simply running isn't likely to help you shed pounds.
A new study finds that being more physically active could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
A new study finds that being more physically active could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Influencers on TikTok are encouraging people to walk backwards to improve their physical and mental health.
Experts say you should both lift weights and do cardio — here's how to decide whether resistance training or aerobic exercise should come first in your workout.
Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement.
Researchers have found that there are certain exercises people with knee arthritis can do to reduce their need for joint replacement.
A new analysis finds that regular daily exercise may offset the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting.
A new analysis finds that regular daily exercise may offset the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting.
New research shows you don't need to go very far to reap the health benefits of walking.
It's generally recommended that you get 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity five times a week or concentrated on the weekends.
If it's hard to find time to exercise during the week, saving your workouts for the weekend may provide the same heart benefit.
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
The time of day when people with Type 2 diabetes exercise may influence their blood sugar control.
The time of day when people with Type 2 diabetes exercise may influence their blood sugar control.
Researchers found that you don't really need to walk 10,000 steps a day in order to live longer.
Sports medicine experts say you're never too old to start lifting weights.
A new study published in Nature suggests combining exercise and time spent outdoors could result in a bigger brain boost than either alone.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
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.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.