In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

A new health report suggests that when you exercise might matter just as much as how much—especially when it comes to ...

We all know that exercise is good for us, whether it's a brisk walk around the block or an intense gym session. But does exercise have a specific "sweet spot" in our lives when its benefits for brain ...

Adults who were active early in the morning had significantly lower risks of obesity, high blood pressure, and other heart ...

“Isometric exercise training is the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure,” the ...

Scientists are investigating how exercise-triggered stress reshapes the cell’s energy systems, and whether those same mechanisms could eventually help counter metabolic disease. Don’t like the gym?

So what about exercise? Our new research confirms physical activity can be just as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it's social and guided by a ...

Wintertime can bring with it a higher incidence of colds and flu. Whether it is safe to exercise when sick is a question I’m often asked, the answer depends on the nature of the illness and several ...

The health benefits of exercise are well known: it helps you sleep better, improves mood and anxiety, it helps with your metabolism, and (my favorite benefit) it can be really fun. I started ...

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 ...