No weights or running: According to a study, this type of exercise induces more sleep than walking or cardio

Person practicing high intensity yoga exercises shown to improve sleep quality in people with insomnia

Rolling on a yoga mat and breaking a sweat can be one of the most effective ways to finally get a good night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials suggests that a specific dose of high-intensity yoga can improve running, resistance training, and a variety of other exercises for people who already struggle … Read more

Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more

Walking for the bus could save your life – brief bouts of exercise linked to lower risk of dementia, diabetes and heart disease, study finds

Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just walking briskly between errands for just a few minutes a day all have significant health benefits, experts say.

By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more