New research suggests that participating in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity in just two days had similar health benefits as distributing the activity throughout the week ...

Active travel, which includes walking, cycling, and other forms of non-motorised commuting, is increasingly recognised as a pivotal contributor to the physical activity levels and overall health of ...

Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests ...

A recent study has found that being physically active at an earlier age may help reduce breast cancer risk later in life.

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to prolong ...

Adults who have insufficient physical activity during adulthood experience a higher midlife stress burden than those who are physically active, according to a December study published in ...

New research shows physically active people have higher pain tolerance compared to those who are sedentary. The researchers found that people who are more physically active don’t experience as much ...

Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the ...

As the temperatures drop and days become shorter, our physical and mental health can sometimes take a toll. The winter months can be hard and leave you feeling hopeless, less productive or drained of ...

Objectives To compare the effects of initiating physical therapy (PT) immediately versus resting before starting PT on pain and dysfunction over 12 months in adolescent athletes (10–19 years) with ...

Strong social connections and regular physical activity work together to support healthier, happier lives in older adults.