A few extra minutes of sleep per night, plus a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day, can go a ...

The “activity paradox”, or “physical activity paradox”, refers to a phenomenon that researchers noticed when looking at the ...

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 ...

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps aging muscles regain their ability to repair ...

A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its ...

Focusing on improving sleep, diet and exercise may work together to add more years to life, according to a new study.

Just 10 minutes of intense exercise triggered surprising changes in colon cancer cells in a new study. Here’s what that may ...

Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to ...

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 ...