Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, ...

Nationwide, only about 30% of people meet the federal guidelines for physical activity, and even in famously outdoorsy ...

Regular, short bursts of physical activity or exercise can provide sustainable health benefits for those who simply haven’t ...

It's true of hospitalizations for nine different health conditions.

Micro-movements and exercise snacking are effective tools to increase physical activity and overcome the barrier to a gym-or-nothing mindset.

A large, pooled analysis finds supervised group exercise works best for depression, while shorter, lower-intensity activity ...

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some ...

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 ...

Research has shown that initiating exercise 30 min after meals improves blood glucose control. Performing aerobic exercise, ...