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 ...

New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

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

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 ...

Running fights junk food’s mental toll—healing the gut, balancing hormones, and protecting the brain.

Sleep is as important as exercise for health, new research emphasizes, advising that we first need proper rest in order to ...

In the United States, when someone is experiencing a chronic health condition or persistent negative mood states, medications or talk therapy tend to be first to the rescue. Exercise is sometimes ...

There's a clear biological reason that can partly help explain why women and men see different results from physical activity ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...