Just a few hours of this type of exercise could help protect your brain from shrinking, and preserve your cognition and reduce your risk of dementia. But in an unexpected finding, balance and training ...

New research suggests that variety—not just quantity—of physical activity may be key to longevity, with people who mix different types of exercise showing the lowest risk of death from any cause.

Hitting the gym can boost your memory, promising research has suggested. US scientists say weight training for just over 40 minutes can enhance long-term memory in healthy adults. Although the study ...

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA ...