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A note for older adults who are looking to stay fit: A new study says that even daily gym visits do not have the positive impact that day-long regular movement does. In fact, the study authors say, people who do choose a regular gym activity as their only workout may be less fit than people who are on the move during the day.

Being Active vs. Scheduled Exercise for Older Adults Experts say increasing the amount of movement an older adult has during the day can actually be healthier for them than regular, structured exercise.

Anything worth doing in life requires hard work. Here is some good news: research is finding that, over time, it is possible to train the brain to appreciate challenge and difficulty. The key is to reward effort—not just outcomes.

The brain loves a challenge. Here’s why. New research suggests we can learn to enjoy effort for its own sake with just a little bit of training.