Keeping a slimmer waistline plus taking regular exercise is far more effective at slashing the risk of cancer than just doing one or the other, according to a large study. New research funded by the ...

Simple choices like taking the stairs instead of an elevator count as "incidental" exercise — and can reduce heart attack risks. (Getty) Here’s what to know about incidental exercise, its benefits and ...

We've all heard it time and time again from friends, family, medical professionals and lifestyle influencers — regular exercise is crucial for overall well-being. And yet, according to the Centers for ...

New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise doesn’t just benefit the heart muscle, but subtly rewires the nerves that control how the heart works. Regular physical activity does more than ...

Yet another reason to get moving. A new study concludes regular exercise may reduce the chance of early or premature death across all causes by up to 40%. That’s after comparing past studies of people ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that regular exercise could improve how the body stores fat. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers say that regular exercise could promote healthful changes ...

Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter ...

Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats. For a lot of us, making regular ...