Scientists say your wimpy workouts aren’t cutting it

Scientists say your wimpy workouts aren't cutting it

When it comes to exercise, the best advice may be to work harder, not longer. Research published this past weekend highlights the unique benefits of vigorous exercise. Scientists tracked the long-term health of residents in England. People who spent more time during the week doing vigorous physical activity were significantly less likely to develop eight … Read more

‘You’re going to be angry:’ mother speaks out ahead of inquest into daughter’s death at Niagara hospital | CBC News

A woman is speaking on stage.

Rain poured down Thursday night outside the Sessions on the River recording studio in Fort Erie, Ont., but it did little to dampen the mood inside as friends, family and community members gathered to pay their respects to Heather Winterstein. Her death four years ago at St. Catharines Hospital raised questions about how Aboriginal people … Read more

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more

‘Evidence’: Exercise cuts middle-aged women’s risk of death in half

Group of happy women laughing after yoga class.

We all know that exercise is good for us. Moving our bodies improves our mental and physical health, with even a small increase in physical activity leading to significant benefits. New Australian research, published today in PLOS Medicine, highlights the importance of staying physically active for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Researchers … Read more