New research confirms that regular physical activity doesn’t just strengthen your body — it significantly boosts brain power, ...

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Sleep is as important as exercise for health, new research emphasizes, advising that we first need proper rest in order to ...

Exercise has been shown to boost cognition immediately and over the long-term, as well as helping to prevent a number of ...

“You don’t have to go out and spend loads of money on equipment. You can do things like heel raises, sitting to stand or glute bridges at home with minimal or no equipment,” says McGrath. “Some people ...

The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

Restful sleep could be a few squats away. Participating in evening exercise could help promote better rest at night, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise ...

Exercise lowers blood pressure by making the heart stronger and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels. It can also help lower the risk of heart disease.

A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of ...

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 ...

Taking the stairs is a form of NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. (Getty Images) Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve been to the gym or had an hour to kill in yoga class. But that doesn’t ...

Background Clinical guidelines recommend pregnant women without contraindication engage in regular physical activity. This is based on extensive evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of ...