Exercise appears to spark a whole-body anti-aging cascade, and scientists have now mapped out how it happens—and how a simple oral compound can mimic it. By following volunteers through rest, intense ...

A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits. A recent ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

When it comes to any workout, consistency is key. Of course, there will inevitably days when your schedule just won't allow that. On those days when you just don't have time to get your full routine ...

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep. Ask Well Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: ...

Your alarm goes off. Somehow you manage to get dressed, drag yourself to the gym, and start squatting. But why does it feel so hard? Your legs are heavy and the weight you lifted only a couple of days ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

When most people think of longevity, they imagine adding years to their lives. But to Dr. Peter Attia, one of the leading voices in the emerging field of longevity medicine, living longer is about ...

A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercise, ...

Most people with HCM can participate in mild- to moderate-intensity exercise safely. When it comes to vigorous exercise and competitive sports, there may be a need for additional guidance from your ...