Sharon Gam, Ph.D. on MSN

Exercise can help you live longer! What the science says about how to exercise for a long life.

Learn why exercise can help you live a long and healthy life, and how to exercise to get this amazing benefit.
Sharon Gam, Ph.D. on MSN

Exercise and sleep: How exercise can help you sleep better

Exercise and sleep are closely connected. If you sleep better, you have more energy to exercise, which helps you sleep even ...
Everyday Health

Can You Exercise With Tachycardia?

A resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered normal for most people, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). If your resting heart rate is over 100 bpm, you ...
The Conversation

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can ...
CNN

Avoiding exercise? Here are 5 tips from an expert to get you motivated and moving

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how to stay motivated to exercise. You can listen to episodes here. During the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the ...
Healthline

Exercise Safety: Prescription Medications That Affect Your Workout

Certain prescription medications can change how your body responds to exercise. Beta blockers can lower your heart rate and make it harder to reach target workout intensity, while diuretics may ...
Vogue

How Much Exercise Per Week Do You Actually Need?

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...