We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

Exercise may be as effective as psychological therapies and potentially even antidepressants in treating depression, a new ...

Key Takeaways Regular exercise can support your immune health by improving the circulation of important immune cells and by reducing chronic inflammation.Moderate, consistent physical activity offers ...

Not only is it possible to exercise if you're undergoing or have recently finished treatment for breast cancer, but being active can go a long way toward improving your health and helping you cope ...

Everyone should be eating protein, but Dr. Sowa says it’s "very, very important" when you’re on a weight loss journey. “It’s ...

If you enjoy golfing, playing tennis or any other sport for fun, it’s important to make sure that’s not the only exercise you’re getting. “Physical attributes like strength, endurance, flexibility, ...

Whether you like to cruise the forest at a fast pace in your trail running shoes, climb mountains in your hiking boots or while away your days in your climbing shoes at the crag, you probably have a ...

In 2024, experts estimated that, within the United States, approximately 4.1 million women had a personal history of breast cancer. With such a significant population of breast cancer survivors, there ...

In the U.S., more than 85% of people 65 and older don't get the recommended amount of exercise. That's according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published this week.

It’s very hard to prove a causal relationship between lifestyle factors like diet and dementia – but Alzheimer’s Society says that when it comes to not exercising, “evidence is strong enough to show ...

Obesity among adults continues to be a major public health issue in the United States and other economically developed countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...