Two new Finnish studies show that short bouts of light or moderate exercise can increase the number of immune cells in the bloodstream of cancer patients. Exercise decreases the risk of cancer and ...

A new study from Dartmouth College sheds light on how easy to moderate aerobic exercise affects the human mind differently than high-intensity workouts over a full calendar year. This ...

Dementia can feel like one of the most uncontrollable threats of aging, but a growing body of research suggests that specific amounts and types of physical activity may meaningfully lower the odds of ...

The winter flu season is still in full force, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, causing many sufferers to halt their exercise regimen. But not every illness requires you ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Two new studies have found that low and moderate-high-intensity exercise was correlated with ...

High-intensity interval training boosts fitness and muscle endurance more effectively than traditional home exercise ...

Researchers report that vigorous physical activity accounts for only 4% of adults waking time while sedentary behavior accounts for 60%. They say that even light physical activity can increase the ...