Regular exercise has been associated with a reduced risk of dying from Alzheimer's. But how much exercise constitutes as regular, and what sort of exercise should we be doing? In a recent study, ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

Engaging in vigorous activity compared to moderate exercise may lower the rate of dying from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study was published in the December issue of The Lancet ...

In the ongoing battle against the bulge, scientists have long sought to understand the intricate relationship between exercise and appetite. Now, groundbreaking research from the University of ...

People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in ...

Just five sets every day of minute-long vigorous physical activity, including movements performed during household tasks, can cut death risk for six years and prolong life, according to a new study.

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

New research shows adding a few minutes of vigorous “everyday” physical activity to your daily exercise routine could help control blood pressure. Heart-pumping activities like cycling, running, and ...

Middle-aged women who did many short bursts of vigorous-intensity exercise — amounting to as little as 3 min/d — had a 45% lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, reported investigators.

Scientists took thousands of measurements of firefighters in training to learn more about how the body responds to vigorous exercise. The 11 young firefighters went through a rigorous training ...