“Our findings suggest that increasing physical activity, even as little as five minutes per day, can reduce dementia risk in ...

Why people love short workouts — and how to get more out of them. (Getty Creative) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic ...

Let’s be honest: Maintaining a consistent exercise routine can feel daunting, especially with the ever-present demands of work and family life. If you can relate, you may wonder what’s the least ...

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Share on Pinterest A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily heart-pumping exercise could help control blood pressure. Twenty47studio/Getty Images New research shows adding a few minutes of ...

Aerobic fitness is a strong predictor of heart health and longevity, and it can be improved with weekend-only exercise. Exercising only on weekends can still be beneficial, provided the same total ...

Pre-exercise medical clearance is generally unnecessary for asymptomatic individuals prior to beginning low-intensity or moderate-intensity physical activity not exceeding the demands of brisk walking ...

“Exercise ferments the humors, casts them into their proper channels, throws off redundancies, and helps nature in those secret distributions, without which the body cannot subsist in its vigor, nor ...

“I take the elevator 'going down,' but never use it 'going up'!” was the mantra of my hardy and spirited elderly upstairs neighbor (who lived on the 12th floor) of our “Stuy Town” apartment building ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Besides quitting smoking, eating a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy ...