Today is National Exercise Day, a day to encourage and celebrate physical activity. The sun is out, temperatures are rising and many of us are embracing the outdoors after being cooped up all winter.

A person’s physical activity requirements depend on a number of variables, including their current health status and personal goals. The simple answer is that some is better than none, and more is ...

People who reported getting regular, uninterrupted sleep did a better job sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to preliminary research presented at the ...

A strategy that combines wearable monitors and “gamification” of physical activity, along with encouraging participants to pursue their own goals, may help motivate people at risk for CVD to get and ...

Vigorous physical activity, sometimes known as high-intensity exercise, aids cardiovascular health, among other health benefits. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at ...

It’s almost the end of January and some people may be coming to the realization that New Year’s resolutions are easier to make than keep. Health experts often explain the objective should be a ...