Children have become increasingly inactive over the past two decades, as shown by a long-term study involving 3,500 ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

For women, especially as they grow older, regular physical activity is essential for maintaining strength, flexibility, ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

Boosting aerobic fitness can lower dementia risk by 35%, even for those genetically predisposed, says new research.

Higher physical activity (PA) levels can increase life expectancy, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in th ...

Wearable fitness technology is an important tool that many people use to monitor their activity, track their progress and ...

New research suggests maintaining good cardiorespiratory fitness could significantly reduce dementia risk, even for those ...

Thing is, if your body gets more efficient at removing that waste, then you can exercise for longer before fatiguing out. And ...

Neurotransmitter regulation emerges as another critical benefit of regular walking. The physical activity stimulates the ...

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Researchers instead recommend improving heart and lung fitness to avoid such adverse health effects. Current guidelines ...