The “runner’s high” describes the content and calming sensation that the act of running has on individuals, University of Wisconsin second year PhD student Alexander Boruch. This effect, and others ...

This post is part of a series on non-medication treatments of depressed mood. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for folate, B-12, SAMe, omega-3 fatty acids, the amino acids L-tryptophan and 5-HTP, ...

In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Italy evaluated the effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older ...

Increasing the level of physical fitness can enhance the positive effects of exercise on the brain. This was reported on March 9 in the journal Medical Xpress.Scientists have found that the better a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’ve followed Mindy Draffen’s story for several years. Just last month, she celebrated her 9th year of surviving and thriving since being diagnosed with breast cancer. But ...

Research tracking thousands of adults found that staying fit lowered mortality and liver disease risk among drinkers—though ...

Research suggests compounds in foods like blackberries and kale can influence brain chemistry tied to motivation and activity ...

The relationship between nutrition and exercise has long been understood as complementary—what you eat fuels your workout, and physical activity helps your body utilize nutrients more effectively.

Endometriosis management includes taking medications and making lifestyle changes, such as exercising often. Although experts are still looking into this, certain kinds of exercise are often ...