How much exercise do you really need to stay healthy if you're sitting most of the day at the office? Recent research ...

If you’re a slave to sit-ups and crunches but don’t feel like your core strength is improving, that's because you're not ...

As millions of Americans embark on their New Year's resolutions to exercise more, a scientific consortium led by Stanford is ...

Pushing yourself a little harder – or a lot – offers life-changing benefits on a cellular level. Learn what’s going on inside and you’ll want to up the intensity.

Exercise can have both positive and negative effects on acne. It may help prevent breakouts or make acne worse due to ...

Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis -- but are they right?A recent evidence review ...

Encouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify ...

Exercise doesn’t just wake up your body; it also energizes your mind. In the first few minutes, your brain becomes activated ...

Across the country, educators like Covington are shaping afterschool athletic clubs and physical education (PE) classes into ...

New research shows that even a few minutes of vigorous activity—such as climbing stairs or carrying groceries—can lower the risk of heart disease in women.

University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new ...

Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence by as much as 48% and improve survival rates ...