Walking backwards for 15 minutes a day can relieve back pain and plantar fasciitis. Experts reveal the health benefits.

Like many online trends, the idea likely came from a wellness influencer or self-proclaimed "guru" who made unsubstantiated claims.

It’s a simple way to shake up your routine and strengthen underused muscles

Graham McGinnis, an associate professor in UNLV’s kinesiology and nutrition sciences department, said the school district’s start time changes appear to prioritize the needs of high school students over middle schoolers. McGinnis, who studies disruptions to sleep patterns, said there is greater need to help high schoolers get better rest because research shows they tend to get less sleep than other students.

The new U.S. dietary guidelines praise red meat as a ‘high-quality, nutrient-dense protein food.’ Here registered dietitians weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks.

The Clark County School District's decision to alter school start times is based on research, but how will it affect students' sleep? UNLV kinesiology professor Dr. Graham McGinnis, an expert in circadian rhythm disruption, suggests that these changes could have significant implications for students' sleep schedules.

Versatile, protein-rich vegetables can be roasted, sautéed, blended, or added to soups and grains to enhance everyday meals.

The 6-6-6 walking challenge involves three components within its daily regimen. First is six minutes of warmup stretches followed by 60 minutes of walking, and six minutes of stretching again. Ideally, these walks are slotted into your schedule at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., just to keep with the theme.

So your doctor said to include exercise in the lifestyle changes you’re making to get your cholesterol under control. But what kind of exercise, exactly, should you be doing?

Considering how large an impact movement and nutrition can have on the entire body, it’s no surprise that they’re two pillars of preventative medicine. While anyone can benefit, midlife women especially can gain a lot from figuring out the best ways to move and eat.

The holidays can be an unexpected litmus test of how well your daily routine syncs – or doesn't – with your body's natural circadian rhythm.

Parents and experts told The Indy that heat is just one reason that Nevada consistently ranks last nationwide for participation in youth sports. High costs and complicated scheduling issues also play a big part. Nevada has had the lowest or second-lowest rate of children on sports teams every year since 2017 except 2019, according to data collected through the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), a project of the Census Bureau, and analyzed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.