New research suggests that a structured exercise program improves mental health by altering how individuals process stress ...

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, ...

Recommendations to reduce sedentary time and increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are at the core of current public health strategies to enhance population health.1,2 However, the effect of ...

A new study shows that habitual engagement in a variety of physical activities is associated with lower mortality.

When considering the requirements for mission readiness, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the ability to pass required fitness and body composition tests, weapons qualifications, or pre-deployment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of ...

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to prolong ...

Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests ...

Kickstart your W&M journey by creating a wellness goal. Wellness is such a broad term, and how we think about it is affected by our culture and our life experiences. We believe wellness is conscious, ...

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 ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...