“The results showed that individuals who were physically active performed better in these cognitive tests, demonstrating [that the] human brain is plastic,” Azizi added. Neuroplasticity is the ability ...

A new inquiry into the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people has been launched.

New research links just 15 minutes of physical activity per week to a lower risk of dying early compared to not exercising at all.

Objective To quantify the association between physical activity and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19-associated hospitalisation, severe illness and death due to COVID-19 in adults. Design A ...

Examples: jumping, running, weightlifting. Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan.

An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.

A recent study suggests that 4.5 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) a day is associated with up to a 32% reduced cancer risk.

Participating in organized sports at age 11 correlated with lower risks of mental health diagnoses for girls and boys, the researchers wrote.

Becoming as active as the top 25% of the US population could extend your life expectancy, a new study has found.

Encouraging Physical Activity is one of the ways Live HealthSmart Alabama supports healthy choices. As one of our program’s four keys, we work to make physical activity more accessible through ...