Scientists are learning how muscles in motion can improve cognition and shield against diseases like Alzheimer's, paving the ...

Patients with knee osteoarthritis should be doing “low to moderate-impact aerobic activity. This is not high-impact aerobic activity, and people with knee osteoarthritis should definitely avoid ...

New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise “uses up” heartbeats. It shows that fitter people actually use fewer total heartbeats each day thanks to their lower resting heart ...

The best exercise for over-70s and how often to do it for longevity has been revealed in the 5-year study results ...

Countless ads might lead you to believe you need immunity-strengthening supplements; immunologists swear by something else.

Staying active is one of the most effective ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement, rest and nutrition can help you stay strong, flexible and ready ...

Aerobic exercise retrains the vascular system, enhancing blood vessel flexibility and reducing systemic vascular resistance.

You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health ...

At just 7,000 steps a day, research suggests you can lower your risk of several health issues, including death from any cause ...

"The findings of this study suggest that maintaining a moderate level of physical activity approximately 17 MET-hours/week (i ...

In this article I summarize the benefits of exercise and offer specific tips on how to exercise for each benefit.

For women in this group, around four hours of exercise per week decreased their risk of heart disease by 30 percent. Men in ...