A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Together, these exercise types create a balanced routine that promotes both lifespan and healthspan. Incorporating strength, ...

Research suggests combining different forms of physical activity — from cardio and strength training to balance and ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Lack of regular physical exercise is recognized by the American Heart Association as one of the key heart disease risk factors, and it is assumed that cardio exercise (walking, jogging, swimming, etc.

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials has revealed that regular ...

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A new study has ranked the best types of exercise for improving sleep quality. The findings demonstrate that exercise is an easy-to-implement, relatively cheap, and particularly effective way of ...

The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL. Previous research has shown that ...

“We have found that personality can influence how we engage with exercise, and particularly which forms of exercise we enjoy the most,” said lead author Flaminia Ronca, PhD, an associate professor and ...

Exercise is guideline-recommended for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, although comparative benefits from specific forms of exercise are less certain. This literature review and meta-analysis ...