Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

Dr. Peter Attia's book "Outlive" argues that exercise is a powerful tool for longevity and quality of life. Poor cardiovascular fitness carries a greater relative risk of death than smoking, according ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I'd like to try a water fitness class to add variety to my regular fitness routine, ...

Cold weather may cause some people to put aside exercise and other outdoor activities. But Dr. Travis Frantz, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with Texas Health ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

Forget the myth that exercise uses up your heartbeats. New Australian research shows fitter people use far fewer total heartbeats per day - potentially adding years to their lives. Athletes had an ...

The scenario feels painfully familiar to fitness enthusiasts everywhere: weeks or months of consistent progress suddenly evaporate, leaving you staring at the same weights, the same endurance levels, ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...