A major long-term study reveals that improving fitness could have a bigger impact on longevity than cutting back on alcohol.

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Experts say your workout routine might do more than shape your body—it could also support stronger, healthier hair.

If exercise hasn't been helping your mood or providing stress relief, you may be overtraining or using it to avoid instead of cope. Here are steps to take.

Younger women and those with normal BMI who met certain thresholds for weekly moderate-intensity physical activity experienced improved lumbar spine health, according to an analysis of NHANES data.

A psychiatrist explains the small adjustment you can make to your walking routine to feel even better afterward.

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This week Mad in America explores three studies related to exercise as a treatment for mental health problems. The first ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

People in a guided exercise program experienced a 28 percent drop in their risk of colon cancer returning and a 37 percent lower risk of death, a new study found. Colon cancer survivors who adopted a ...

A short walk around the block, a 30-minute bike ride, or an intense 1-hour lifting session at the gym each can benefit ...