Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. By Dana G. Smith Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

GULFPORT, LA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Physical activity has long been associated with cardiovascular health and physical conditioning ...

We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, ...

Exercise improves sleep quality and helps treat sleep disorders by regulating circadian rhythms, reducing stress, and enhancing physiological functions like melatonin production and autonomic balance.

Share on Pinterest A recent study suggests that higher fitness levels may help reduce anxiety and build resilience to stress. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images Recent research has shown that ...

Objectives To investigate associations of the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern with mild dementia. Methods Participants in the Mexico City Prospective Study were surveyed from 1998 to 2004 ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

A new study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) shows that regular exercise may do more than help colon cancer patients feel better—it may actually change ...