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.
Aliyana, affectionately known as Ali, is an active, curious, and bright little girl.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will now be eligible for government down payment assistance.
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.
Police are searching for two suspects who robbed two banks in Boston Tuesday morning.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
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.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
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.
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.