America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

An exercise schedule for healthy weight loss typically involves a combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training. Tracking daily calorie consumption also helps. Choosing the right ...

He and his colleagues have found that even five- to 10-minute bursts of an exercise with an intensity like running, and as ...

A study shows that, in the most sedentary people, small amounts of activity are linked to significant health benefits ...

Aerobic exercise is cardiovascular conditioning that strengthens both your heart and lungs. The word “aerobic” means “with oxygen,” as this kind of exercise is fueled by the oxygen that you get from ...

Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule can be tough. However, new research suggests that doing just 15 minutes of physical activity over the course of a week is linked to a lower risk of dying ...

We know, based on abundant research, that physical activity is good for both physical and mental health, in terms of both preventing and helping to manage a long list of concerns. For example, ...

Áine Kelly receives funding from Science Foundation Ireland. Many studies suggest that exercise can help protect our memory as we age. This is because exercise has been shown to prevent the loss of ...

‘Women typically have smaller hearts and blood vessels. When a woman exercises, her heart must pump faster and work ...