Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 20, 2026).

A study published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that the average adult should aim to get around nine to 10 hours of exercise a week—far above the World Health ...

Q: What can I add to my daily routine to improve my fitness and longevity without a huge time commitment? Joan, a 64-year-old patient, came into my office frustrated. She was walking every day, ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

Neutral-atom arrays are a rapidly emerging platform to create quantum computers. In a foundational study led by graduate students Aaron Holman and Yuan Xu from the Will and Yu labs, respectively, the ...

Moderate intensity exercise encompasses activities that are somewhat challenging for you to perform and raise your heart rate. It may help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, balance your blood ...

If you’re feeling sore from a run or gym session, you might wonder whether it’s better to push through or give your body a rest. This achy or stiff feeling in your muscles after exercise is known as ...

The intention-behavior gap for exercise is one of the most interesting psychological phenomena to study (in my opinion). We set goals, go to bed with the best intentions to exercise in the morning.

Few summer activities are as popular as cycling. Whether you're going for a leisurely ride along a city bike trail, hopping on a mountain bike to practice stunts and explore nature or using your ...

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want to ...