For countless individuals, the word "exercise" often conjures images of relentless effort, sore muscles, and a persistent internal monologue debating the merits of just one more repetition. It's often ...

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

A Nashville physical therapist says repeating daily affirmations in addition to core-building exercises has relieved her chronic back pain, thanks to its calming effect on her nervous system.

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.

A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines slow, structured movement, deep breathing and meditative focus lowered blood pressure as effectively as brisk walking in a large randomized ...

We talk a lot about exercise in terms of calories burned or miles logged, but let’s pivot. What if the most compelling reason to get moving has nothing to do with your waistline and everything to do ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Two ancient Chinese mind-body practices -- Qigong and Tai Chi -- may have pain-relief potential for patients with cancer. (Translational Exercise Biomedicine) A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults ...

At the national level, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), estimates that 42.1 million people, or 18.1% of all adults (aged 18 years or older) in the United States smoke cigarettes.