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

Diet, exercise, sleep, and other factors can contribute to better heart health and lower heart disease risk. Learn how small ...

It also “significantly” cut heart and kidney disease risk.

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

As New Year's resolutions roll around again, the vow to lead a more active lifestyle often tops the list—but it doesn't have to be tough to do, says a University of Alberta physical activity expert.

A novel study investigating how physical activity and diet quality interact with different levels and patterns of alcohol consumption shows that healthy eating and increased levels of physical ...

Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, ...

New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...

Recommendations to reduce sedentary time and increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are at the core of current public health strategies to enhance population health.1,2 However, the effect of ...

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...