A study shows that, in the most sedentary people, small amounts of activity are linked to significant health benefits ...

Every bit of activity counts when it comes to heart health. (Getty Images) Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy.

A comprehensive guide from beyondMD shows how moderate aerobic work, strength training, and daily movement support ...

Among more than 7,000 adults who had the ability to walk, 3-5 hours of daily light physical activity was linked to as much as ...

After age 50, most adults gradually lose muscle mass and strength unless they regularly challenge their muscles. Research ...

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

It’s generally accepted that exercise is a key element of losing weight. But this long-held view has been called into question in recent years – with no shortage of articles and podcasts claiming it’s ...

Being physically active for one to two days a week, often called a "weekend warrior," may provide comparable health and life-prolonging benefits as smaller doses of daily physical activity if the ...

A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from ...