In the 1920s, psychiatrist Jacob Moreno advanced the theory that acting out psychological problems was sometimes more effective than talking about them. For many people, however, role-playing ...

According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, isometric exercise — exercises that use your muscles without movement — can lower blood pressure. Wall sits and planks are ...

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

Your official weekly (and daily) exercise breakdown.

People with long-lasting disease, also known as chronic disease, need to exercise. Exercise can help people with long-lasting conditions cope with symptoms and improve their overall health.

Eye exercises can help alleviate vertigo. Examples include gaze stablization, or keeping the gaze fixed while moving the head, and pursuit, where the eyes move but the head stays still. Vertigo is not ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

The effectiveness of exercise therapy to ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis is likely minimal, researchers have said.