Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests ...

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading ...

For years, scientists have known that regular physical activity can help lower the risk of dementia. But a new study suggests that where and how people get that activity may matter just as much as how ...

Share on Pinterest Higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent research. GCShutter/Getty Images Recent research suggests ...

With proper assessment and monitoring, the risk of serious heart events during physical activity may be lower than previously believed for children and adolescents with certain heart conditions, ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

A high level of physical activity was associated with less severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. These findings were consistent ...