Vigorous physical activity, sometimes known as high-intensity exercise, aids cardiovascular health, among other health benefits. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at ...

Active video games (AVGs) have emerged as a promising strategy to counteract physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles. By integrating physical exertion with interactive digital play, AVGs offer a ...

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 ...

More in physical activity Video: Just One Hour of Exercise a Week May Help Prevent Depression Regular exercise may prevent many cases of future depression, according to a new Australian study, and ...

Regular physical activity is important at any age, but especially for older adults. Physical activity keeps muscles, joints, and bones healthy, it also reduces your disease risk, and more. Are you ...

Objective To determine the effectiveness of physical activity interventions involving mobile applications (apps) or trackers with automated and continuous self-monitoring and feedback. Design ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Whether it’s during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle to concentrate on what we’re doing ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows how physical activity and good sleep work together to promote health. Justin Paget/Getty Images Study shows physical activity and quality sleep have synergistic ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

Objective To estimate the dose–response associations between non-occupational physical activity and several chronic disease and mortality outcomes in the general adult population. Design Systematic ...