Have you ever considered that the catalyst for physical, mental and emotional health is movement? Obviously, physical fitness is not the cure-all to all health problems, including both mental and ...

Obesity rates worldwide have tripled over the past four decades, resulting in a rise of a wide variety of health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In an attempt to ...

A decades-long Swedish study finds that physical decline starts around age 35, but exercise at any age still meaningfully preserves fitness. A Swedish research project spanning 47 years from ...

In the largest study performed to date to understand the relationship between habitual physical activity and physical fitness, researchers have found that higher amount of time spent performing ...

WASHINGTON - As the new year begins, many people take stock of their health and fitness routines. Some are starting fresh, ...

Researchers collected physical function measures and blood samples from 24 patients enrolled in a 16-week trial of at-home aerobic and/or resistance exercise. Physical activity can help support ...

We all understand that being active is good for our overall health. From boosting cardiovascular health and promoting weight loss to strengthening muscle and reducing the risk of chronic disease, ...

For decades, people have guessed at the age when the body truly starts to slow down. Now a rare 50‑year fitness project, ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Whether it’s during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle to concentrate on what we’re doing ...

Firefighting is the most physically demanding job in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracked the physical requirements of about 480 jobs at more than 56,000 workplaces ...