Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...

Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. And the protection for ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests ...

Simple choices like taking the stairs instead of an elevator count as "incidental" exercise — and can reduce heart attack risks. (Getty) Here’s what to know about incidental exercise, its benefits and ...

(CNN) — The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers and medical professionals. While you’re catching z’s, your body is hard at work maintaining your physical and ...

A study released this week offers more clues that help to explain why aerobic exercise is like 'Miracle-Gro' for the brain. Exercise has the power to increase cognitive functions and reduce your risk ...

Electrolyte drinks can also increase thirst, which may help some people drink more which is necessary during long exercise ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

Not only is it possible to exercise if you're undergoing or have recently finished treatment for breast cancer, but being active can go a long way toward improving your health and helping you cope ...