We all know that exercise is good for us, whether it's a brisk walk around the block or an intense gym session. But does exercise have a specific "sweet spot" in our lives when its benefits for brain ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

The health benefits of exercise are well known: it helps you sleep better, improves mood and anxiety, it helps with your metabolism, and (my favorite benefit) it can be really fun. I started ...

The real killer here is that if you pair exercise with diet, your body goes, ‘Fine, well, then I’m going to compensate more.’ ...

If you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolutions to get fit, here are some tips for getting back in the saddle.

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Wintertime can bring with it a higher incidence of colds and flu. Whether it is safe to exercise when sick is a question I’m often asked, the answer depends on the nature of the illness and several ...

The thought of exercising while sick can make you queasy, but you may be itching to move your body if you have a light cold or cough. Before you hop on the treadmill to “sweat it out,” though, you ...