Staying active helps many ways, but it may not be a cure-all for everyone.

New research is underway to test whether a combination of high-intensity interval training and generic medicines can slow ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

"Each additional 'year' of brain age is associated with meaningful differences in later-life health," a senior author of the ...

It's important to move in different ways.

NEW YORK, Jan 24: A new study emphasizes that maintaining high levels of physical activity through young and middle adulthood ...

The estimated 280 million people worldwide who suffer from depression could have a treatment option that is not only cheaper ...

Engaging in a variety of physical activities could provide the most health benefits, a new study suggests.

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

All exercise is good exercise — but certain kinds may help you live longer than others. The widely accepted belief that ...

Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...