Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

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

Passive activities such as watching television have been linked to worse memory and cognitive skills, while 'active sitting' ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say sitting for prolonged periods is detrimental to heart health. DZ FILM/Stocksy Researchers report that any activity is more beneficial to heart health than sitting, ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...

MADISON, WI — Kids involved in extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and community service tend to have better mental health, according to the latest Fact Sheet cited in a press release from ...

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, ...

We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...

Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing and SDG 4: Learning & Education. This collection explores the pivotal role of physical activity and exercise ...