We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...

A study underscores the value of physical activity. Researchers found patients who responded in a survey that they are physically active have a statistically significant lower risk of having 19 ...

Objectives To investigate associations between daily physical activity, activity intensity and step counts with incident cancer risk. Methods Prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants who wore ...

Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...

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 ...

Objective To examine the association of leisure-time physical activity with mortality from influenza and pneumonia. Methods A nationally representative sample of US adults (aged ≥18 years) who ...

Physical activity serves as an essential countermeasure for both preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. Many adults do not meet recommended levels of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical ...

Vigorous physical activity, sometimes known as high-intensity exercise, aids cardiovascular health, among other health benefits. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...