A brisk walk releases endorphins, the “feel-good” chemicals that boost well-being. Walking outdoors—especially in green spaces like parks or grassy areas—further enhances mental health, helping lower ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

A recent study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness may increase emotional resilience ...

Physical activity supports the same brain systems targeted in clinical treatment”— Dr. Stanford Owen GULFPORT, LA, ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, ...

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.

As we grow older, it is important to stay physically active. Three medical experts offer tips on how to achieve this beyond ...

Physical activity is a key piece of a person's overall health and quality of life. But physical activity rates among college ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new statement outlines recommendations for health care professionals to determine physical activity and ...

Your body may offset exercise by trimming energy use in other areas, limiting how many extra calories you burn.