Have you ever felt that mental boost that comes after a session at the gym, an exercise class, or a walk around your neighborhood? A large and growing body of evidence finds that exercise may relieve ...

Every year, I climb to the top of Everest. It’s no big deal. I take it one step at a time, 80,000 steps per year. By the time Dec. 31 arrives, I calculated, I have ascended at least seven vertical ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

January is peak gym time — the month when fitness seekers commit to New Year’s resolutions. By February, however, those goals are often forgotten. That busting of best intentions begs the question: ...

As we log more and more birthdays, some of us become less sure-footed. But feeling wobbly is in no way your destiny. Specific exercises can help you improve your balance by strengthening things that ...

Regular exercise can support your immune health by improving the circulation of important immune cells and by reducing chronic inflammation. Moderate, consistent physical activity offers the greatest ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect. By Christie Aschwanden If you’re resolving to make 2026 the year you finally get fit, here’s a simple way to ensure you meet your ...

If you feel a lift after exercise, you're in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression. As part of a review of ...

Beloved by gym bros and reality show contestants alike, upper body strength exercises have multiple benefits for gym performance and daily life. And contrary to popular belief, you don't need to spend ...

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA ...

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...