Exercise

Why does running give you a high? A look at the science

The runner’s high is often held up as a lure for reluctant exercisers, described in terms that can strain credulity. In 1855, Scottish philosopher Alexander Bain described the p...

Haven’t made it to the gym yet? Try snacking on exercise instead

To jump-start a workout habit, start out with small amounts, suggests wellness specialist Lauren Parsons. Every weekday for the month of January, TED Ideas is publishing a new p...

5 ways to stay active during your workday when it’s too dark and cold for walking meetings

Nilofer Merchant (TED Talk: Got a meeting? Take a walk) urges you to trade sit-down one-on-one meetings for walking meetings. But as the northern hemisphere enters the darker mo...