Exercise has been shown to boost cognition immediately and over the long-term, as well as helping to prevent a number of ...

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 ...

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity ...

New research reveals a compelling link between physical activity and improved memory function. Findings published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity indicate ...

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

Cycling, elliptical training, swimming, or walking on an incline are all joint-friendly ways to raise your heart rate. “These options reduce joint stress, which is critical as cartilage, tendons, and ...

The Sleep Foundation says studies have found that regular aerobic exercise for prolonged periods of time can improve the quality of sleep and moderate-intensity aerobic activities can decrease the ...

Resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

Fitness may be a hobby, but with growing research showing its positive impact on long-term health, more Americans are ...

When we think of weight-loss strategies, logging plenty of exercise is often top of mind. But what if working out isn’t an ...