New survey shows 50% of teens say their fitness levels drop during summer. Experts say there is a connection between physical and mental health. Parents can help their teens feel motivated to exercise ...

Can housework be just as valuable a form of physical activity as traditional exercise as we age? Experts weigh in. Image credit: Irina Polonina/Stocksy There is a wealth of research, both decades-old ...

Need motivation to stay active in your golden years? Accumulating evidence suggests that about 22 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day (150 mins/week) can significantly increase your odds of ...

Credit: Thinkstock Investigators report beneficial effects of aerobic high-intensity training on cardiometabolic biomarkers. Men on active surveillance for prostate cancer who participated in aerobic ...

It’s a message nobody wants to receive: “Lock down immediately; there’s an active shooter on base.” Seconds later, base employees rush to turn off lights, lock doors and hide under desks. Fortunately, ...

Across the studies, women prescribed structured exercise programs during treatment had significant gains in quality of life compared with those having standard care alone. The ben ...

Many of us worry that we don’t get enough exercise. But the mere belief that we aren’t moving enough can have negative consequences for our health, according to emerging science about how our mind-set ...

Taking that little stroll at work to stretch your legs could be saving your life, according to a new study. Experts out of Finland say there is such a thing as an “active couch potato” — those who ...