Current guidelines from the World Health Organisation recommend around 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous activity, each week. But according to ...

‘Exercise snacks’ and other forms of everyday movement can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease and death.

If you think that fitting in exercise to fight stress is just another stressor, think again. Working in short periods of ...

In a small study, a single 10 minute bout of vigorous cycling changed proteins and other molecules in the blood When researchers applied post exercise blood serum to bowel cancer cells, they saw ...

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Two new studies have identified the small changes people can make to help themselves live longer. The first, published in The Lancet, found that “small and realistic” increases in moderate-to-vigorous ...

Exercise can reduce depression symptoms as effectively as therapy or medication Light to moderate activity and resistance training showed the most benefit Exercise has fewer side effects than ...

Should you go all in on walking—or switch up your workouts during the week? A new study compares the longevity benefits of ...

Just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise could do far more than get your heart pumping – and it might actually help your body fight cancer. Scientists at Newcastle University have made a discovery showing ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 12, 2026 Add ...