Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that ...

As little as 5 extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day could help prevent 6% of deaths among those ...

This daily habit could pack a big punch in the US, where a rising number of early and middle-aged Americans are dying young.

Many people measure their physical activity by the amount of time they spend exercising, but new research makes a case that counting steps is similarly beneficial. Meeting fitness goals measured by ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

Even people whose physical activity levels fall short of recommended guidelines, but who manage to do some during their leisure time, are likely to have a lower risk of stroke than their sedentary ...

Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Senior Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Mark S Tremblay has received research funding from ...

A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant ...

A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their ...