As an exercise scientist, I understand the importance of physical activity. Despite my expertise in physical activity and public health, I have had large increases in sedentary behavior and decreases ...

Physical activity is a major component to nearly all weight-loss plans. This week Amy Sutherlin, HealthPoint Fitness manager, and Laura Morningstar, clinical coordinator HealthPoint Plaza, answer ...

Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Research consistently shows that physical activity is linked to lower risk of cancer, depression, dementia, Type 2 diabetes ...

It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2½ hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates. But if you can't do that much, don't give up - every little bit ...

Today is National Exercise Day, a day to encourage and celebrate physical activity. The sun is out, temperatures are rising and many of us are embracing the outdoors after being cooped up all winter.

Tips for Exercising , When Sleep-Deprived. Data from the CDC indicates that nearly a third of Americans suffer from sleep deprivation. A chronic feeling of being tired can make it easy to skip the gym ...

There are a number of thing one can do to stay heart healthy and avoid heart disease. Experts have these five tips to keep your ticker properly ticking. As the folks at the Centers for Disease Control ...

Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...

We can’t stop time. Or can we? The right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. Physical therapists, who are movement experts, prescribe physical ...

A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their ...