Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof ...

Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers report on new ...

New long-term research suggests that variety—not just volume—may be the missing link between exercise and longevity.

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical ...

Here’s what a neurologist had to say about a recent study.

As people age, a simple slip can have devastating consequences. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death from injury among older people in the U.S., where more than a quarter of adults aged 65 ...

A major review finds exercise science still treats the male body as the default, sidelining women in research and raising questions about how universal fitness, training and recovery advice really is ...

A UBC research team has revealed substantial, ongoing inequities in how sex and gender are represented in exercise physiology ...