Study separates recreational exercise and work-related movement, uncovering a paradox ...

Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more ...

Physical activity for leisure, such as walking, cycling and swimming is linked to a lower dementia risk, while the opposite ...

Staying active during leisure time is linked to a lower risk for dementia, whereas physical activity on the job showed the ...

A person who spends eight hours lifting, carrying and standing at work may move far more than someone who sits at a desk all ...

A 'weekend warrior' approach to physical activity -- getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week -- improved health and lowered ...

A high degree of physical activity is associated with reduced risk for dementia, and these associations vary by physical activity domain.

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

Higher overall physical activity was associated with a lower risk of developing ALS. Genetic risk factors may influence how ...

A recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that physical activity declines substantially with age, even ...