We've all heard it time and time again from friends, family, medical professionals and lifestyle influencers — regular exercise is crucial for overall well-being. And yet, according to the Centers for ...

Tired of working out? There may soon be a pill for that. A new “exercise pill” could potentially replace some — not all — of the benefits of working out, according to a new study. Scientists from the ...

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

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of ...

Meeting the recommended leisure-time physical activity level was associated with a 30% reduced all-cause mortality risk at low pollution rates but only 12% to 15% at higher pollution rates.

For beginners, gentle activities such as walking or stretching provide mental health benefits without overwhelming physical ...

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

You can feel this particular benefit of running for mental health while still on the move or as soon as you finish your miles ...

Source: Krishnavedala, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons There is no question that exercise benefits our bodies. The idea traces back to ancient Indian medicine. The Ayurvedic tradition (the word Ayurveda ...

Inherited myopathies (IM) constitute a heterogeneous group of genetically based conditions that, regardless of the specific ...

The physical benefits of exercise and physical activity are well documented. They include weight management and a lowered risk of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Perhaps less known ...