One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise appears to reduce the risk of dementia for decades. NPR's John Hamilton ...

If you want a really good workout, you shouldn't just be sitting around. That's at least part of the thinking behind the Martoni Cardio Speeder, a seatless exercise bike that puts the user in what its ...

A study of data including more than 111,000 adults concluded that people who did the highest variety of exercises had a 19% lower risk of premature death compared to those with the least amount of ...

Mixing up your exercise routine could give your longevity a serious boost, a new study found. A new study suggests that physical activity variety, not just amount, is key for longevity. Researchers ...

Two new large studies have confirmed that it doesn't take Olympic-level efforts to harness the life-extending power of exercise. In fact, say the researchers, even just five minutes a day can have a ...

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Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

WASHINGTON — President Trump explained his aversion to exercise — aside from golfing — in a new interview, saying bluntly: ‘I just don’t like it. It’s boring.” “To walk on a treadmill or run on a ...

Keeping a strong core has many benefits. It helps improve posture and stability, reduces back pain and prevents injury. Your core is made up of many different muscles, including the abdominals and ...

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body. It’s also the most powerful, allowing us to stand up, run, jump, climb the stairs and even drop it low on the dance floor. Along with the gluteus ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...