Physical activity may decrease risk for various cancers by several mechanisms, including decreasing sex hormones, metabolic hormones and inflammation, and improving immune function.

Despite extensive use over 40 years, physical activity questionnaires still show limited reliability and validity. Measurements have value in indicating conditions where an increase in physical ...

At age 11, physical activity was associated with a decreased risk for depression for both boys and girls. Participation in organized sports at age 11 correlated with a reduced risk of mental ...

Objectives Physical activity guidelines inform policy and practice in promoting healthier lifestyles. The WHO advocates for distinct recommendations for each country to address variation in needs, ...

Methods Leisure time physical activity was reported by 28320 participants (mean age 58 years (SD 7.6), 60% women) at baseline. An overall leisure time physical activity score, ...

The study examined data from over 16,000 children born between 1997 and 1999 in Sweden whose families recorded their daily physical activity information at ages 5, 8 and 11.

Regular physical activity is important for managing type 2 diabetes. Exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga can contribute to better blood sugar management. Regular exercise and physical ...

Gardening counts as a moderate physical activity, meaning it has the benefits of moderate exercise, including helping you maintain a moderate weight and improve mental well-being. Yet there’s ...

2025 College Football Transfer Portal Latest Activity Latest update includes announced and verified entries: 6/29/2025 8:55:00 PM CST ...

The implementation of a 3-year structured exercise program after completion of surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy resulted in improved disease-free survival, overall survival, patient-reported physical ...

Accreditation Information. The Program in Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite ...