New research from UGA shows every extra step counts when it comes to protecting the brain from the harmful effects of aging.

It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.

Restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible.

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills in young people as well.

One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.

Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.

Fat tissue plays an important role in human health. However, our fat tissue loses function as we age, which can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Episodic memory is the kind that deals with events that happened to you in the past. It’s also one of the first to decline with age.

A system that can analyze a segment of video and identify the yoga postures, asana, being practiced would be a useful tool for instruction.

Monash University, Australia scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health.

A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.

Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new ECU study has discovered.

A team of scientists recently carried out the most comprehensive study to date of exercise performed at different times of the day.

Many participants felt that their negative body image and shame posed a barrier to physical activity and a social life.

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health and protects against the consequences of ageing.

One of the many effects of aging is loss of muscle mass, which contributes to disability in older people.

Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.

Biking plays a significant role in urban areas and has been suggested as a tool to promote public health.

Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).