How many years have you told yourself you’ll start being healthier the coming year, only to give up one month in?Setting up health goals is a common ...

A simple exercise you can do without leaving your desk or kitchen table can lower the rise in blood sugar after meals by as much as 50%, according to an expert. Javier Gonzalez, a professor and world ...

Scientists have uncovered a simple and accessible intervention for lower back pain which they hope will support the more than 600 million people around the world who suffer with this condition.

Poor circulation, common with age, can lead to serious health issues. Staying active is crucial, and calf raises offer a simple solution when regular movement is limited. These exercises activate calf ...

It can look almost too easy: athletes gliding along on a bike, runners shuffling at a pace slower than most people’s warm-up, or someone strolling so gently it barely seems like exercise at all. Yet ...

You might think that leisurely pedaling an exercise bike while humming, jogging at a walking speed, or engaging in gentle exercises like tai chi or yoga are too low-impact on the body and therefore ...

Sometimes, even the simplest of acts yield the best results! Walking is a tried and tested example of “simple yet effective.” It’s one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise — and yet, for ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Family reacts to death of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a Black midwife who died after childbirth ...