The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

It’s no secret that exercise can produce powerful mood-boosting endorphins. But do you really need to break a sweat to reap those benefits? A new study in the Journal of Health Psychology says no: ...

Denise Austin shared an exercise to “boost” your “mood” in a recent Instagram video. The 67-year-old demonstrated a simple move that works “every muscle in the body.” The efficient exercise is simple ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Denise Austin shared an exercise to “boost” your “mood” in a recent Instagram video. The 67-year-old ...

Parents who want their teens to do better in school might want to send them outside to play hard for a bit. Research from the United Kingdom indicates that moderate to vigorous exercise helps teens ...

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they’re not always an option.

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. VO2 max measures how much ...

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is. “Exercise snacks” are short bursts of activity — 30 seconds to five or 10 ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study. The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the ...

Weight gain often comes with age, but new research shows a combo of improved diet and exercise may work best to prevent it In a seven-year study, this dual approach worked better than focusing on diet ...

Bananas have long been a staple in diets across the world, but health experts are now spotlighting their role in boosting exercise performance. Registered dietitian Jamie Nadeau told USA Today that ...

Residents of Sardinia, Italy get plenty of longevity-boosting exercise from walking the region's hilly terrain.imantsu/Getty Images Steven Austad is a gym fanatic. As the director of an anti-aging ...