We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout. Science backs this up, even ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Have you ever wondered about the impact of running on a treadmill versus running outside, or have you considered taking your HIIT workout class outside on the patio rather than working out in your ...

You already know that exercise is good for your health, but do you know exactly how powerful the benefits of exercise are? Exercise is arguably the very best thing you can do to keep your body and ...

There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

You might feel sweaty, breathless and exhausted after a workout — but chances are that burst of activity has also left you feeling pretty great too. Beyond building muscle, burning calories, improving ...

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

Disparities in participation may be preventing women and racial and ethnic minorities from deriving the full cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to a new review. Women derive greater ...

A review of exercise clinical trials in osteoarthritis finds the evidence is inconclusive and shows only negligible or short-lasting benefits.