For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives
Two studies demonstrate that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have to be strenuous to be effective, according…
Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health — much more is not always much better
American Heart Association Scientific Statement: For the vast majority of people, the benefits of physical exercise outweigh the risks.
Study highlights the importance of undertaking physical activity of moderate–vigorous intensity during the early weeks of pregnancy
Pregnancy is a critical stage characterised by complex changes in endocrine and immunometabolic levels, during which the woman’s physiology is modulated to sustain her health and that of…
Benefits of physical activity may outweigh impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease
The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the…