In what has become a landmark comparison of sports and life expectancy, researchers from the Copenhagen City Heart Study found that playing tennis may add nearly a decade (9.7 years) to one’s lifespan ...

A new study takes that idea literally, revealing that a simple visual trick can help runners pick up the pace without ...

Harvard Medical School experts have shared insight into reducing your "bad" LDL cholesterol 'naturally' with a couple of ...

Unbearably hot weather invites a cooling dip in the pool. It is healthy and can be safe. Swimming is easy on both mind and ...

Over the past 4 decades, numerous scientific reports have examined the relationships between physical activity, physical fitness, and cardiovascular health. Expert panels, convened by organizations ...

Narrowing your focus while running — especially toward the finish line — can boost speed and effort, according to a new study ...

While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to exercise due ...

Counting steps as a measure of exercise is misleading, and not a useful indicator of daily exercise goals, according to ...

Walking in place and even hopping are types of water aerobic exercises. Here’s a list of workouts for all ages, including ...

For years, researchers have seen a connection between exercise and the progression of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's ...

Patients with cancer who participated in an exercise program lived longer without a recurrence of cancer and had a lower risk ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.