Research tracking thousands of adults found that staying fit lowered mortality and liver disease risk among drinkers—though rising alcohol use still took a toll. Emerging research suggests that people ...

Dr. Oster is the founder and chief executive of ParentData and a professor of economics at Brown University. February is the month things go south in our exercise routines. The excitement of New ...

For some people, the medications have transformed their relationship with physical activity. By Danielle Friedman Jamie Selzler dreaded exercise for as long as he could remember. Throughout his 20s ...

This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Ever notice how some people seem weirdly unbothered by the horrible news swirling around us, while others freak out at the slightest inconvenience? As it turns out, our fitness habits might have a lot ...

A leading exec at the public broadcasting institution breaks down the impact of recent government cuts and what to do about them By Abbey White Associate Editor & News Writer In May 1969, Fred ...

Exercise pumps up your muscles — but it might also be pumping up your neurons. According to a study published today in Neuron 1, repeated exercise sessions on a treadmill strengthen the wiring in a ...

Making decisions that help your bones grow big and strong is often a priority when you’re a kid. But as you get older—and especially after menopause—maintaining them brings on renewed importance.

Samantha Teague receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). James Dimmock, Klaire Somoray, and Neil Munro do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...