Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...

An international team of researchers is studying how vibration applied to tendons influences how people experience physical ...

Sleep is as important as exercise for health, new research emphasizes, advising that we first need proper rest in order to ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

Exercise lowers blood pressure by making the heart stronger and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels. It can also help lower the risk of heart disease.

Exercise has been shown to boost cognition immediately and over the long-term, as well as helping to prevent a number of ...

Discover the power of this short, 1-5 minute daily habit, which can be spaced throughout the day as these micro-movements ...

A new study suggests that more intense physical activity can deliver the same health benefits as moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking in a fraction of the time. Harry Bullmore speaks to le ...

In the United States, when someone is experiencing a chronic health condition or persistent negative mood states, medications or talk therapy tend to be first to the rescue. Exercise is sometimes ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

A 47-year-long Swedish study at Karolinska Institutet reveals how fitness, strength, and muscle endurance change during ...