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 ...

Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of ...

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 ...

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.

If you want to prioritize an exercise that science has linked again and again to longevity, physical therapist and authorDr. Lex Gonzales, PT, DPT, says that there’s no better one than walking. There ...

The risk of serious injury from most exercise is astonishingly small, according to the results of a five-year study. Even forms of sport sometimes considered risky by the public, such as road cycling, ...

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 ...

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 ...