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Walking daily may boost healthy aging
Studies have shown that a regular walking habit can promote weight control, but it may also provide additional health benefits for body and mind as people age.
Far fewer than 10,000 steps per day can boost health
Fitness tracking devices often advise that we take 10,000 steps a day—about five miles—but taking far fewer can still have health benefits.
Outside workouts safer than gyms during COVID-19 pandemic
Outside, it’s more likely that any potential virus in the air will disperse.
Exercise after heart attack could boost longevity
Maintaining physical activity after a heart attack can help people live longer, according to a new study.
Promoting safe biking in cities during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Anne Lusk, research scientist in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, recently has been speaking and writing about ways that cities can encourage more people to bicycle by creating safe and appealing…
Healthy habits in middle age may reduce women’s stroke risk
Adopting a healthy lifestyle in middle age may significantly reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study analyzed data from nearly 60,000 women who participated…
Op-ed: Cycle tracks good for health and safety, environment, local economies
Anne Lusk, research scientist at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, proposes that communities take inspiration from programs that preserve historic main streets and invest in aesthetic cycling infrastructure.
Four Harvard Chan School studies among 'most discussed' of 2019
Studies led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health scientists on the health benefits of physical activity, and on the damage measles delivers to the immune systems of unvaccinated children were among the “most discussed” research in…
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Apple formally launch Women’s Health Study
Groundbreaking study will collect and analyze data on menstrual and gynecological health to improve overall understanding of women’s health needs. Study has potential to be largest study of its scope and scale. For immediate release: Thursday, November 14,…
Exercise may stave off depression, even among those at higher genetic risk
Several hours of physical activity each week may protect people from bouts of depression, even among those who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…