Exercise has a lot of important benefits. But most people don’t exercise or don’t do it consistently or long enough to get those benefits. If you ask people why they dropped out of their program, I ...

Nationwide, only about 30% of people meet the federal guidelines for physical activity, and even in famously outdoorsy ...

Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain ...

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental capabilities?

Variety equals longevity. It’s well established that regular exercise contributes to overall health and can reduce the risk ...

Work your heart and muscles, and strengthen bones with these six exercises designed to keep you strong and healthy—and have ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal that the lasting gain in endurance from repeated exercise—such as the ability ...

Experts explain what relying on walking alone means for muscle, bones and long-term fitness ...

Yes, some types of exercise can help to lower blood sugar levels in both the short- and long-term. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), exercise can result in lower blood sugar levels ...