A recent study published in Scientific Reports has found that strength training two to three times per week can be used as an effective treatment for arterial hypertension commonly known as high blood pressure. The researchers from School of Technology and Sciences Sao Paulo State University UNESP in Brazil looked at data from 14 studies featuring 253 participants.

Choosing the right pair of walking shoes for women requires more than just ditching high heels. You may not realize it, but you carry your own weight when you walk and that has a major impact on your feet. Aside from working your muscles, walking can help reduce your risk of heart disease. But, you need to put in at least 30 minutes a day to nab those benefits. And you can’t do that if your feet hurt.

In practice, weight loss is challenging, but scientifically, it’s fairly simple. You consume fewer calories than you burn (also known as a calorie deficit), which causes you to lose pounds. However, experts and health organizations caution maintaining a healthy weight involves much more than tracking your calorie intake. Instead, effective weight loss involves a number of lifestyle changes including increased physical activity, better stress management, and of course, a healthier diet.

At their core, the best bathroom scales should provide an accurate reading of your current weight. However, some scales offer more than just this basic function, providing a range of health insights, such as tracking muscle gain or loss. If you’re interested in adding weight or body composition monitoring to your wellness routine, our top recommendation is the Renpho Smart Scale. Priced at under $30, it tracks more than a dozen body metrics to help users stay on track with their health and fitness goals.

Have you been running with arch pain, thinking it’s not a big deal? Well take a pause, because that aching could be plantar fasciitis–which is a big deal when ignored. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the fascia, aka your foot arch, gets inflamed from the accumulation of stress overtime.

Backwards running may sound ridiculous, but studies show it has benefits for both brain and body

Recent studies validate the benefits of retroactive locomotion in reducing low back pain and pressure on joints. However, doing this activity without following the instructions of a guide or without any supervision can increase the risk of injuries and falls.

Walking, at any level of intensity, is good for you. It has been shown that walking at a slow and steady pace can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. But there is research to suggest that increasing the distance of your walk can reduce the risk of premature death and diseases such as cancer, and that increasing the intensity has other benefits as well.

Step out - backwards! The Chinese have a saying that 100 steps backwards are worth 1000 steps forward - and they might be onto something! It may look bizarre to onlookers, but Michael delves into the research and finds some surprising benefits. It’s been used for decades in rehabilitative physical therapy, and recent research reveals that it could even boost memory - by giving your brain a workout! Michael also speaks to biomechanics expert and champion of backwards walking, Professor Janet Dufek from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose research suggests that walking backwards could help with lower back pain. They discuss why walking backwards is so beneficial for our muscles and how to do it safely.

Not only could it burn more calories, but improve your memory

The health guru was intrigued at how 'something so simple and frankly weird could have such a big effect' on our memory and problem-solving skills

During the 19th Century, the activity of "retro-walking" was little more than an eccentric hobby, but today research is revealing it can have real benefits for your health and brain.