Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. And the protection for ...

Exercise has many healthy benefits, but it only plays a small role in weight loss. Working out makes up about 5% of the energy we burn in a day, according to research. Keeping our bodies running uses ...

SWEARING during exercise can make you stronger by stopping you from holding back, say scientists. A study found those using ...

Outdoor exercise offers benefits that go beyond physical conditioning. Natural environments positively influence mood and ...

When you run, walk, lift weights, do Pilates, or engage in any sort of exercise, your muscles contract. The action of contraction prompts your muscles to release myokines. Those molecules then go all ...

Short, consistent workouts can improve fitness, reduce stress, and make exercise easier to maintain long term.

We all know that exercise is good for us. A brisk walk of roughly an hour a day can stave off chronic diseases, including heart or blood vessel issues and Type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise delays ...

Exercise is widely celebrated for its heart-strengthening benefits and ability to regulate cholesterol over time. Yet, it may come as a surprise to learn that for some individuals, physical activity ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise is great for the body and the brain. Scientific studies have shown, time and time again, that physical activity has both short and long-term cognitive benefits, ...

New research found that people who exercised regularly were better able to handle a pain test. The researchers say this suggests exercise may help those with chronic pain. Doctors say there are a few ...

A while ago, a reader emailed me to ask why exercise is good for blood sugar. Read any set of recommendations for how to prevent or manage Type 2 diabetes (the type of diabetes that typically develops ...

Doing less exercise could deactivate a vital protein in the body, causing further inactivity and making exercise more difficult, new research suggests. Deactivating the Piezo1 protein, a blood flow ...