National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey news

More than 110,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year in the US if adults over the age of 40 added just 10 minutes of ... More

A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going for a run or a walk. Research at St. George's ... More

Physical activity levels among teenagers are similar to that of 60-year olds, according to US research. The study confirmed that World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations ... More

Maintaining a high level of muscle mass is key to living a longer life, regardless of a person’s level of fat mass, according to new ... More

A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours could be as harmful to fitness levels as short workouts are ... More

Research carried out by Indiana University in the US has revealed that an increased amount of exercise may be more beneficial to some people than ... More