There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

At this stage it should surprise exactly no one that regular exercise benefits your brain as well as your body. Doctors, neuroscientists, and academic researchers have all been shouting about how ...

Disparities in participation may be preventing women and racial and ethnic minorities from deriving the full cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to a new review. Women derive greater ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

For many people, the thought of beginning a fitness journey feels overwhelming. Between busy schedules, uncertainty about proper techniques, and concerns about injury, the barriers to starting ...

Ultimately, walking 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day seemed to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who were at a higher risk of developing the disease.

For women in this group, around four hours of exercise per week decreased their risk of heart disease by 30 percent. Men in ...

When I had my latest physical exam, Dr. Keith Krawiec, a strong proponent of preventive medicine, recommended I read a book called "Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia. In his bestselling book, Attia explores ...

With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from heart disease compared ...

Next time you’re struggling to find motivation to go a little harder at the gym, keep this in mind: It's not just your body that's reaping the benefits. You're also doing wonders for your brain ...

A few downward dogs or a stroll around the neighborhood may aid sleep. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects nearly 15% of ...

Exercise snacks are short bouts of vigorous exercise that a person performs throughout the day. Possible health benefits include an increase in muscle mass and a reduction in blood sugar levels. If a ...