Exercise too close to bedtime may affect sleep duration, timing and quality, new research led by Monash University has found. More strenuous workouts closer to bedtime coincided with greater ...

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is. “Exercise snacks” are short bursts of activity — 30 seconds to ...

The truth? “Cortisol is a key hormone that helps our bodies adapt to all types of stressors, including exercise,” says Amber Wheeler, MD, a general endocrinologist. Regular, moderate exercise ...

Dr. Euan Ashley, Stanford University: Well, look, we have known for maybe 70 years that exercise was among one of the most potent medical interventions known. We knew from studies in the 1950s ...

A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia. By Hannah Singleton Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a ...

While light or moderate exercise can enhance our digestion, our stomachs and intestines aren’t designed for high-intensity workouts. That means that athletes don’t just need to train their ...

Exercise can’t cure Alzheimer’s, but it can slow its progression and improve your quality of life. And while there’s no definitive way to prevent Alzheimer’s, exercise may reduce your risk ...

Although experts are still looking into this, certain kinds of exercise are often beneficial for people with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a relatively common condition that causes painful ...

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness ...

But if tradition holds true, these efforts will quickly fall by the wayside. The American fitness industry contributes at least $35 billion annually to the economy. Yet adherence rates are not ...