A new meta-analysis shows that stopping regular workouts—even for a few weeks—can quickly undo key cardiovascular benefits, especially in older adults.

Long stretches of standing and repetitive movement in the kitchen can lead to fatigue and even injury, so Anna McGee recommends taking short exercise breaks.

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...