Exercise is a healthy and, one might argue, necessary part of our lives. The guidelines from public health organizations tell you to aim for at least 150 minutes of “moderate” exercise each week, and ...

NEW ORLEANS — When I was previously asked, what’s the difference between moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) and vigorous physical activity, my simple answer was mild to moderate exercise is not breaking a ...

No matter how you exercise, you should be proud of yourself that you’re taking positive action for your health. Researchers ...

Physical activity is important for health, and you’re probably sick of hearing that we should all be doing at least 150 minutes per week of “moderate” exercise like walking, or 75 minutes of “vigorous ...

Many people want to improve their health but struggle to find time or motivation to exercise regularly. A new study brings ...

“Physiologically, circulating estrogen levels are much higher in females than in males, and estrogen can promote body fat ...

Moderate exercise, performed consistently over time, is tied to a lower risk for gastrointestinal cancers, according to a large observational study.

A Harvard University study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that regular exercise can improve the survival of patients with breast cancer. What does that mean in practical ...

Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, "involves activities that use large muscle groups rhythmically and continuously, raising the heart and breathing rates," explains Gontang. He says that the word ...

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and people — including teenage prodigies and Hollywood celebrities — can’t seem to get enough. But how much exercise are you ...