Exercise provides tangible benefits for mental health – just as it does for physical health. Research shows that physical activity boosts mood and relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

(CNN) — Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out. But rather than forcing yourself to enjoy running or that gym class you once attended, ...

Terri Swain-Collins uses a treadmill in the care of physiotherapist Alison MacDonald on May 20, 2025, at Kingston Injury Management, a clinic in Kingston, Ontario, in Canada. (Lisa Callahan via AP) A ...

Exercise bikes deliver comprehensive health improvements through low-impact cardiovascular training that accommodates all fitness levels. Understanding these scientifically-backed benefits helps ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered remarkably good news for anyone concerned about maintaining brain health as they age. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Exercise makes your muscles work and burns calories. Exercises are activities designed to improve fitness, enhance health, and prepare your body to meet the demands of life. Physical activities like ...

It can be challenging to reap the benefits of exercise when you can't find the motivation to get moving. Lack of motivation can strike anyone, even seasoned athletes, but it is particularly difficult ...

After more than 25 years in oncology rehabilitation, clinical education, and survivorship care, I’ve found one thing holds true: exercise is medicine. It’s not a nice-to-have, and it’s not something ...

Engaging in new endeavors as an adult often presents its fair share of challenges. My personal journey is riddled with attempts at various activities—self-guided Spanish lessons, fencing, horseback ...

A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed. Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement ...