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New research hints that even simple exercise just might help seniors with mild memory problems.

The 61-year-old actor is absolutely workout goals.

How a local group in Rockville is helping a couple dealing with Parkinson’s disease. News4’s Megan McGrath reports on how exercise is helping.

You don’t need to do a full 30-minute workout to reap the health benefits of exercise, according to Harvard-trained sports medicine doctor Cindy Lin. If you hate exercising, she recommends adding “fitness snacks” to your day instead. Here’s what it is — and how it works.

News4 is working for your health with expert advice on how to get started working out — even during winter.

You use one subscription while you’re active, and another while you’re (most likely) sitting still. So why are Netflix and Peloton looking so similar right now? Both have experienced slower-than-expected growth of subscribers, and that has led to a dip in the companies’ stock prices, says CNBC’s Julia Boorstin.

A recent survey from the American Psychological Association reveals people gained an average of 29 pounds during the pandemic, but the new year can be a good time to reset and establish healthy habits. News4’s Doreen Gentzler shares advice from a local doctor on how to make it happen.

With increased competition in the at-home fitness space from companies such as Tonal, Hydrow, Mirror and Apple, can Peloton continue to be a dominant player?

Fans were surprised at what happened to Chris Noth’s Mr. Big in the premiere of “And Just Like That…” Experts weighed in on the scenario.

After quitting her consulting job, Emilina Lomas turned her passion for fitness and health into a lucrative career as a freelance writer—making up to $10,000 per month. She shares her top tips on how to make money on Fiverr.

Exercise offers many benefits, including more energy, weight loss and stronger muscles. But we rarely consider the effects it has on our brain. A neuroscientist breaks down how physical activity can improve your focus, memory, learning — and even promote longevity.

Peloton’s massive sales uptick amid the pandemic put even more pressure on the company’s supply chain as global shipping and freight remain in crisis.

Middle-age people who walked at least 7,000 steps a day on average were 50 percent to 70 percent less likely to die of any cause over the next decade, compared with those who took fewer steps.

Longevity expert Sergey Young has spent his career gathering insights from health researchers, doctors and dietitians about how to live a longer and stronger life. He shares his top health rules, including his diet, exercise routine and how much sleep he gets.

In places like Japan, Norway and Hawaii, the secrets to health, happiness and longevity has nothing to do with green juice or immune-boosting supplements. It’s more about nourishing your soul with the timeless cures like your community, fresh air and a change in perspective.

The pandemic has not been kind to our lower backs. Since 2020, there’s been an uptick in people with lower back pain, associated with poor ergonomics and being less active due to working from home. A physical therapist shares one exercise she does every day to relieve backaches.

Fitness tracking app Strava saw big growth during Covid as people worked out at home instead the gym. Its founders, former Harvard rowers, plan to keep winning.

If you’ve struggled to think clearly during the coronavirus pandemic, you could be experiencing brain fog and one neuroscientist has explained how to beat it. 

Heart disease is a threat to women, particularly Black women, says comedian, actress and former host of “The View” Sherri Shepherd. She told us about losing 20 pounds and shifting to a more heart-healthy lifestyle, plus Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum has tips for how to check your cholesterol levels.

No one tells you that your jaw hurts from chewing so much while bulking up. Mehcad Brooks spoke to LX News about his role in the Warner Bros. “Mortal Kombat” film based on the video games, which Brooks played as a child and replayed often while getting into character as Jax.