Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When compared with antidepressant medication, exercise also showed a ...

Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise ...

Routine exercise lowers blood pressure by strengthening the heart, increasing the number and elasticity of blood vessels, and reducing cholesterol and blood sugar levels that can damage arteries. By ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

Moderate intensity exercise encompasses activities that are somewhat challenging for you to perform and raise your heart rate. It may help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, balance your blood ...

CHICAGO - Roll up a sleeve for the blood pressure cuff. Stick out a wrist for the pulse-taking. Lift your tongue for the thermometer. Report how many minutes you are active or getting exercise. Wait, ...

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

Exercise reprograms molecular pathways in the body, offering new clues for future disease prevention and treatment. For years, it has been well established that regular exercise builds strength, ...