Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An umbrella review revealed that physical activity was linked to a 43% reduction in mental health symptoms. PCPs ...

A team of University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health researchers collaborated with others on campus to determine the effectiveness of activity interventions in African American women.

A trial found six weeks of yoga improved sleep quality and reduced fatigue in people with MS, suggesting its use as a ...

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

Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, ...

In primary schools, the most popular school-based physical activity intervention is The Daily Mile, which involves 15 minutes ...

The authors modeled costs associated with a pedometer-based, web-mediated physical activity intervention compared with a pedometer alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management.

For older adults, physical activity is apt to shield against cognitive decline and forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Yet, as people age and some experience cognitive impairment, they ...

Interventions that promote physical activity could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with asthma, although these interventions may face barriers to success, according to a review ...

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 ...