As people age, the body’s strength and flexibility decreases as well. Nevertheless, it is also very important to remain active even in old age. The exercises are not harsh on the body and can be ...

Exercise is a crucial part of living a longer, healthier, and happier life. But when it comes to longevity, what kind of workout really makes a difference—short bursts of intense exercise or light, ...

If you want to increase your odds of living a long and healthy life, watch less television and become more physically active, because even a small amount of physical activity can improve overall ...

Proven to protect against a wide array of diseases, exercise may be the most powerful anti-aging intervention known to science. However, while physical activity can improve health during aging, its ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise could be valuable tools in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Simple home exercise may help cancer patients think more clearly during chemotherapy, says a recent study. People who moved ...

Exercise is getting more attention as a useful tool for improving mood. People who exercise regularly report fewer symptoms of depression, and clinical trials comparing exercise to medication or ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated whether monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, are involved in hippocampal activation even during light exercise. Dopamine secreted from ...

A new study suggests that walking and light home workouts during chemotherapy may help reduce fatigue, improve well-being, ...

Aladdin Shadyab, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of ...