Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but overtraining may weaken defenses.

When combined, an extra few minutes of sleep, exercise and a half-portion of vegetables could add a year to a person’s life, ...

We know, based on abundant research, that physical activity is good for both physical and mental health, in terms of both preventing and helping to manage a long list of concerns. For example, ...

He and his colleagues have found that even five- to 10-minute bursts of an exercise with an intensity like running, and as ...

Exercise is medicine, when you really think about it. If you are engaging in a form of exercise that has longevity benefits, ...

Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their ...