In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the disease.

Upping your physical activity level may lower your risk of developing neuropsychiatric diseases such as anxiety, depression and dementia, according to new preliminary research. And the protection for ...

One in five Canadians is living with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression at any one time. This number has climbed steadily in recent years, and while we have improved how we talk ...

Adults who were active early in the morning had significantly lower risks of obesity, high blood pressure, and other heart ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise is great for the body and the brain. Scientific studies have shown, time and time again, that physical activity has both short and long-term cognitive benefits, ...

Exercise is widely celebrated for its heart-strengthening benefits and ability to regulate cholesterol over time. Yet, it may come as a surprise to learn that for some individuals, physical activity ...

Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s something worth knowing if you’ve ever logged miles on a treadmill and wondered why the scale isn’t moving: you’re not ...

“Exercise is not a replacement for psychiatric medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. However, exercise is a low-risk, worthwhile adjunctive [add-on] intervention,” says Divya Hedgren, MD, a ...

New trial evidence shows that without structured exercise, weight loss medications may leave physical fitness unchanged, highlighting movement as the key to real functional recovery. Study: Physical ...

A while ago, a reader emailed me to ask why exercise is good for blood sugar. Read any set of recommendations for how to prevent or manage Type 2 diabetes (the type of diabetes that typically develops ...

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you'll lose weight. In practice though, this isn't usually so easy or simple. Subscribe to our ...