Fittingly, the study showed that VO2 max scores were higher in more active states: DC (37.4 mL/kg/min), California (36.4 ...

A recent study found that higher levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness may increase emotional resilience and reduce anxiety and stress.

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.

You likely felt inspired when you made that New Year’s resolution to get fit, but by mid-February your will may have waned. Here are tips to keep motivation on track.

Dragging yourself out of bed for a workout can be tough under any circumstances, let alone when you’re struggling with depression. But a new scientific review suggests that regular exercise can be as ...

Exercise snacks are a few minutes of physical activity that can improve heart health. How to get healthier with exercise ...

Over recent decades, life expectancy has steadily increased across most developed societies. Yet the real challenge of our era is no longer simply to live longer, but to live better – with health, ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

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 ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

So many of these can be done from home!

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...