Logging hours in the gym isn't the only way to reap the health benefits of exercise. Just four to five minutes of "vigorous physical activity" could reduce cancer risk significantly among people who ...

Getting more vigorous exercise daily may be key to increased longevity. Alon Skuy/The Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images Research shows that regular exercise results in a lower risk of developing several ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Daily bouts of vigorous physical activity for up to 1 minute appeared associated with a 20% reduction in total ...

Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study led by the Herbert ...

Although doing any intensity of physical activity is better than doing none, accumulating evidence suggests that vigorous exercise at a higher intensity gives us more bang for the buck than easy, ...

Walking is a wonderful form of exercise and arguably one of the most accessible ways to stay fit. You don’t need to join a club or buy fancy gear, you just need to step outside. However, new research ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Michael emailed to ask, "I know we're supposed to exercise ...

For those who don’t like going to the gym — or don’t have room in their schedule — new study findings offer good news. Even minute-long bursts of vigorous exercise during daily tasks may be enough to ...

Share on Pinterest Routine chores such as gardening could help preserve heart health as much as intentional exercise. Image credit: Nasos Zovoilis/Stocksy. Cardiovascular disease is currently the ...