A new program offered at Nova Scotia YMCAs and developed with researchers at Dalhousie and Acadia universities aims to help aging adults use the proven benefits of exercise to manage chronic disease.

Adding jumping jacks and running on the spot to math and language classes helps students to learn, say Dutch researchers, adding to findings on the benefits of physically active lessons. In ...

When it comes to seniors and physical fitness, a little effort goes a long way. Physical activity helps prevent falls, boosts mental well-being, increases energy and protects the brain. The 150 Play ...

The secret language supporting physical activity. Intuitively, many people think that a decision about physical activity begins with the purchase of exercise equipment or perhaps a gym membership.

Compared with urban centers, rural, remote, and northern communities face substantial health inequities and increased rates of noncommunicable disease fuelled, in part, by decreased participation in ...

This story was first published on Sept. 27, 2025. "I love coming here and I really like hiding underwater like this!" Twelve-year-old Nash Jacobi takes a giant breath in the University of Saskatchewan ...

The findings build on existing research that links physical activity with cognitive health, but what sets this study apart is its focus on the duration and consistency of activity over time. Promoting ...

This article presents a detailed overview of the 25 Most Physically Active Countries in the World, with insights into the popular exercises and trends in the fitness industry. For a quick overview of ...

A pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activity ...

In addition to the long-term benefits of regular physical activity such as weight management and reduced health risks, physical activity produces immediate benefits to one’s brain health. Adults can ...