We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...

Previous studies have shown that aerobic exercise benefits cognitive functioning in older people, but new research suggests that different forms of regular aerobic exercise can also improve cognitive ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

In a recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, researchers from University College London discussed the possible mechanisms through which depression impacts motivation and its ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

What’s the best type of exercise for lowering knee pain and improving daily function for those with knee osteoarthritis?