Assisted living communities should increase their efforts to encourage more residents to engage in physical activity, and activity directors need to be trained better in moderate- and high-intensity ...

A new Italian study finds that just two weekly workplace workouts can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, proving that even small steps at work can deliver big health wins. Study: The Implementation ...

Penn West students are now able to earn undergraduate elective credits that also count toward a Master’s degree in exercise science. In a press release, Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy, coordinator of the ...

Abstract: The microgravity environment that crew members experience on orbit presents a well-known health challenge, particularly when it comes to loss of muscle and bone mass. To counteract these ...

Credit: Getty Images Exercise has traditionally been part of supportive care for patients with colon cancer, but a groundbreaking trial establishes exercise as a standard of adjuvant care that ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — You have cancer. That’s the devastating news the National Cancer Institute says some 2 million people in the United States will receive this year. It’s a difficult diagnosis to ...

The human body craves movement. But more than that, it craves variability of motion. This is why it's so important to update exercise programs every six to eight weeks. This week, I will share some ...

LEXINGTON, Mass. — A specialized fitness program called “Neuro-Fit” in Lexington is helping individuals with brain injuries and neurological disorders engage in physical activity and improve their ...

Share on Pinterest Tailoring exercise programs to individual preferences based on your personality could lead to greater satisfaction and consistency. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Your personality may ...

Having trouble making exercise fun? Try matching your workouts to your personality, according to a new study, which found that such traits are reliable predictors of the type and intensity of exercise ...