An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.
Step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app boosts people's desire to exercise.
Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study. Researchers have shown...
A 'weekend warrior' approach to physical activity -- getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week --...
New findings indicate that while the rate of marathon runners who suffer cardiac arrests remained unchanged, their chance for survival is twice what it was in...
Researchers reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen...
Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their...
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be...