A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercise, ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

Yes, some types of exercise can help to lower blood sugar levels in both the short- and long-term. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), exercise can result in lower blood sugar levels ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...

For close to 30 years, the Hartford Marathon Foundation has been getting Connecticut kids up and running. The nonprofit has four youth programs for children from ages 2 to when they hit their senior ...

When you’re crunched for time and need to squeeze in a workout, it’s fair to want to get the most out of your effort. But while there’s been an ongoing debate about the merits of aerobic vs. anaerobic ...

Short bursts of exercise could be the key to longevity, new research suggests. Researchers call the concept “exercise snacks.” Here’s what a doctor wants you to know, and how to get started. What if ...

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

A new review of studies found that aerobic exercise reduced pain and improved quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. Yoga, tai chi, strength training, and a mix of those exercises were ...