There's a lot of discussion about what pregnant women should and shouldn't do to have a healthy pregnancy, but when it comes to getting regular exercise, the debate is settled: It's really, really ...

Scientists have churned out a bunch of studies lately about why exercise is important for brain health and may even help to lower your risk of dementia. Now, new research breaks down a specific chain ...

What comes to mind when you think about exercise? For example: What types of physical activities do you imagine (e.g., walking/running, using a cardio machine, weightlifting, yoga classes, etc.,)?

Decades of evidence shows that exercise leads to healthier, longer lives. Researchers are just starting to work out what it does to cells to reap this reward. When Bente Klarlund Pedersen wakes up in ...

Many women experience physical changes in midlife. Research suggests that one type of intervention may be more significant than others.

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Evening exercise can provide more health benefits for people living with obesity or overweight. Henrik Sorensen/Getty Images New research says evening exercise may be best for those ...

Share on Pinterest For some people, exercise alone may not help lose weight as fast as others, research indicates. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Regular physical activity plays an important ...