A large new study found that if the majority of adults walked 5 more minutes a day, 10 percent of early deaths could be ...

Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates adults need 150 ...

Below, please find two summaries related to studies publishing in The Lancet and eClinicalMedicine (part of The Lancet Discovery Science suite of journals) sharing new research on how small increases ...

Patients experiencing muscle symptoms from statin therapy can safely participate in moderate-intensity physical activity without fear it will exacerbate skeletal muscle injury or pain, according to ...

You likely have heard that walking is good for you. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a daily walk can help lower stress, control blood pressure, improve sleep, strengthen bones ...

A new study suggests that more intense physical activity can deliver the same health benefits as moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking in a fraction of the time. Harry Bullmore speaks to le ...

Research through the UK Biobank data has produced a way we can extend our lives - and it's a measure most of us are likely to ...

A comprehensive study of nearly 70,000 middle-aged and older Chinese adults reveals that moderate physical activity provides the greatest benefits for healthy aging, with high activity showing added ...

Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but overtraining may weaken defenses.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One minute of vigorous incidental activity or 3 minutes of moderate activity may improve risk for CV events and ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...