New research done by the University of Lancashire has shown exercise may be just as good at treating depression as therapy or ...

Exercise may be as good at treating depression as psychological therapies and possibly antidepressants, a study suggests.

Routine exercise lowers blood pressure by strengthening the heart, increasing the number and elasticity of blood vessels, and reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels that can damage arteries. By ...

It's vital that we continue to challenge ourselves to keep our bodies mobile and our minds sharp as we age. While swimming workouts or a quick 15-minute walk will certainly help get your heart rate up ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

One of the latest fitness fads trending on social media is “Japanese walking,” a 30-minute exercise regimen in which you alternate walking at a normal pace with bursts of speed. It’s easy to see the ...

If your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training – around everything else in life – can be tough. But cardio needn’t feel like a daunting item on your ...

If your weekly schedule looks like a jigsaw puzzle, squeezing in both cardio and strength training can be tough. Instead of making cardio feel like yet another looming item on your to-do list, let's ...

We all grow older. There is nothing we can do about that, but the quality of those years is within our control, as recent research has shown. After receiving a doctor’s approval to begin any exercise ...

The positive effects of exercise on general health have been proven over the years. However, the effects on the immune system are an active field of research. Studies distinguish between short-term ...

The answer depends on your individual risk for bone fracture and the type of exercise. For most men with early prostate cancer, it’s safe to engage in light or moderate exercise. Physical activity is ...