If your workouts feel brutal or don’t produce the results you want, the issue might not be the exercises themselves but the time of day. A new study in the…

Exercise does wonders for the human body. An international team led by researchers at the University of Iowa found that after a single 20-minute session of easy to moderate cycling,…

Researchers at the AdventHealth Research Institute in the U.S. found that people who followed a regular exercise program for a year had brains that looked significantly younger on MRI. This…

, weight normalization and a host of other benefits for physical and mental health are driving people to engage in sports. Now we can also add brain rejuvenation to that…

As the year comes to a close, many of us slip into survival mode. Late-night gatherings, overindulgence in food, and work fatigue take a toll on our bodies and minds.…

Anxiety can be truly exhausting. However, feelings of worry, fear, and panic (whether mild or intense) can be managed. When an anxiety attack or any other type of anxiety strikes,…

A sedentary lifestyle is often referred to as a “disease of civilization.” Hypodynamia is a pathological condition caused by reduced energy expenditure due to insufficient physical activity, which falls significantly…

There are countless myths about sleep. Here are four of the most common ones that researchers have debunked. Myth 1: Exercising at night harms sleep quality Some people believe that…

Authors of a new comprehensive study found that, to reduce the risk of heart disease, men need twice as much physical activity as women. At the outset of the research,…

Typically, people with elevated blood sugar are advised to lose weight to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. However, a new study by an international team of researchers questions…

Stiffness in the joints and unbearable pain in the hips and knees are often seen as an inevitable part of aging. In reality, both aging and osteoarthritis—the most common joint…

These may sound almost too simple to count as exercise. But movements in the “zero zone” deliver real health benefits, Tom Brownlee, a lecturer in the Department of Sport and…

A study by a team at University College London led by Professor Flaminia Ronca found that people who enjoy exercising are more likely to stick with it. The team also…

You’ve probably heard that long stretches of sitting can raise your risk of dying early. A team at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences in Oslo analyzed how much—and what…

Japanese walking is an exercise that alternates short bursts of fast walking with slower recovery periods. It was developed by Professor Hiroshi Nose and Associate Professor Shizue Masuki at Shinshu…

A 13-year study of nearly half a million people found that cycling is linked to a lower risk of dementia. The researchers — from Huazhong University of Science and Technology…

A large new study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the U.S. found that exercise’s impact on health and longevity differs between women and men. The researchers report that women get…

In today’s world, an increasing number of people lead sedentary lifestyles. Meanwhile, prolonged sitting raises the risk of many serious diseases, including cancer. Researchers at Oxford University in the UK…

Researchers found that light to moderate daily activity—like walking about 9,000 steps—can lower the risk of more than 10 types of cancer. However, a team from Oxford noted that most…

Researchers at the University of Glasgow analyzed large-scale data and found that regular brisk walking can significantly improve heart health. But the benefits depended on how fast and how long…

Researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand analyzed data from more than 2,000 people to find which types of exercise help people fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. The study…

A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University has mapped how physical activity affects the chance of developing dementia. They emphasized that less exercise than previously believed can still substantially…

Research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) finds that regular exercise can help people keep their blood pressure in a healthy range. Staying active throughout life makes the…

Here’s another reason to consider biking to the office. Those who prefer this eco-friendly mode of transportation tend to take fewer sick days. Researchers at the Finnish Institute of Occupational…

A comprehensive study by the Center for Medical and Social Research at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain found that the steps we take each day can significantly reduce…

Back pain eventually catches up with many of us. Around the world, 619 million people suffer from back pain. Researchers predict that by 2050, this number will rise to 843…

A University of Milan study suggests you might want to rethink your daily walking routine. When it comes to walking for health, total distance may not be the point. The…

When you stand on one leg, a wobble or fall can reveal that your body is aging faster than you thought. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say the…

Why do some people lose weight effortlessly while others struggle with every extra kilogram? A new study suggests the answer lies in our genes. A team from the University of…

A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that protecting yourself from high blood pressure requires a long-term approach. Manage blood pressure starting at a young…

Scientists have long linked physical exercise to better brain health. New research shows that the cognitive benefits from certain types of physical activity can persist in older adults for at…

A few short bursts of simple exercise in the hour before bed can help you sleep longer and better, a small study from the University of Otago in New Zealand…

Just when you find your rhythm on the treadmill (or are simply running late for a train), a sharp pain suddenly strikes you in the side—right under your ribs. This…

A team of physiotherapists at Macquarie University in Australia demonstrated the benefits of regular walking for back health. They found walking can be a low-cost, simple way to prevent recurring…

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) enrolled more than 5,000 adults living in four U.S. cities in a study that looked at whether physical activity can prevent…

For years, walking at least 10,000 steps a day has been considered the gold standard for physical activity. Regular walking helps maintain fitness and slows the development of diseases. However,…

Researchers conclude that sprinting may be a highly effective way to extend life — but it’s not for everyone. Canadian and Australian scientists conducted a large retrospective study and found…

Want to live longer? Start taking the stairs. A University of East Anglia analysis found that choosing stairs over the elevator can protect you from cardiovascular disease — including heart…

The “runner’s high” refers to the euphoric feeling that can come from the physical exertion of running. Similar effects also appear during other cardio workouts like cycling or rowing. According…

When coordination falters, productivity drops, and reactions slow down, it’s time to take a break. But what if getting out of bed feels like an uphill battle, even after a…

Want to live a long, healthy life? Follow five basic rules laid out by Dr. Nirusha Kumaran, the medical director of the London Longevity Clinic. Eat More Plant-Based Foods and…

Consistent exercise at any age helps protect against high blood pressure. But a recent U.S. study found people tend to ‘fall off the track’ as they get older: the older…

A team of researchers from the University of Portsmouth (UK) has published a new study on restoring cognitive function after sleep deprivation. It turns out rebooting the brain, even when…

A team of American and British scientists conducted a comprehensive study on the benefits of climbing stairs for heart health. Researchers analyzed data from 458,860 adults in the UK Biobank,…

Older adults who regularly do both aerobic and strength training score higher on cognitive tests than peers who are sedentary or do only aerobic exercise. Researchers at the University of…

People were long told to aim for 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. New studies suggest that just 4,000 steps can significantly lower the risk of early death. Walking…

The advent of activity trackers has let researchers study how short, random bursts of everyday activity affect cancer risk. Researchers were surprised by the results. Adding just 4-5 minutes a…