There’s a basic paradox at the heart of our biology that we press on every time we cross the threshold into the gym.

A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t ask scientists how yet In A Nutshell Adults who ...

It is said that the quality of sleep has a great impact on health, but there are many people who are actually struggling to get quality sleep. In order to get a good quality sleep, it is necessary to ...

Forget the myth that exercise uses up your heartbeats. New Australian research shows fitter people use far fewer total heartbeats per day - potentially adding years to their lives. Athletes had an ...

Despite decades of public health campaigns, global physical activity levels remain low. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over one-third of adults worldwide are not sufficiently active ...

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older. But while osteoarthritis is the world’s most common joint disease, experts ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone.

Many people want to be more physically active but stop again after a short time. Research points to an explanation that is ...

Taking “exercise snacks” throughout the day can boost people’s health and make them fitter, researchers say. Bursts of activity, lasting just a few minutes, increase respiratory fitness and could be ...