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

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...

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Exercise offers moderate symptom relief for depression on par with standard treatments, though long-term effects remain ...

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 ...

Just light exercise—10 or 20 minutes of walking a day—can be enough to take the edge off. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of ...

Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared ...