For many, modern life has turned into a chair-bound marathon. Footsteps fade, finger taps rise, and prolonged stillness ...

For people age 55 and older, the benefits of exercise — not only physical, but cognitive — are clear. Numerous studies have documented the benefits of physical fitness in reducing the risk of dementia ...

A young black woman in workout clothing and headphones, looking at the fitness tracker on her wrist to monitor her progress. Results of a recent study suggest that aerobic exercise may contribute to ...

Aerobic exercise training improves cognition, even for young and middle-aged adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. The ...

Previous research has shown us how regular exercise can be beneficial for cognitive function and help stave off the brain degeneration associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s, but scientists continue ...

Experts recommend engaging in regular aerobic exercise to enhance function and alleviate pain. A new study published in The BMJ reports that aerobic exercises such as walking, cycling, or swimming are ...

It's hard to find workout time as a parent. However, if it's a priority for you, there are some ways to squeeze it in.

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Until now, systemic biomarkers to measure exercise effects on brain function and that link to relevant metabolic responses were lacking. A study shows a memory biomarker, myokine Cathepsin B (CTSB), ...

Regular aerobic exercise including walking, cycling, or climbing stairs may improve cognition, particularly executive function, in both in older adults as well as their young counterparts new research ...