Move

Physical activity, any amount, most days

• Why Movement Helps Your Memory, Not Just Your Body

  Exercise is usually talked about for the heart and the body — a recent research review looked specifically at what it does for thinking and memory in older adults.

  2 minute read · has audio

• The Step Count That Actually Mattered

  A decade-long study of over 13,000 older women found real health benefits at step counts well below the "10,000 steps a day" number most people have heard.

  2 minute read · has audio

• Movement That Fits Wherever You Are

  Movement suggestions that assume everyone can walk briskly or stand easily leave people out — this is a list built around a chair, a bed, or wherever you already are.

  3 minute read · has audio

• Turning Errands Into Movement

  You do not need to set aside separate "exercise time" — the errands and chores already on your list can double as real movement.

  3 minute read · has audio

• Small Moves That Add Up

  You do not need a gym membership or a strict workout plan — the research behind this app points to ordinary, regular movement, not intensity.

  4 minute read · has audio