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 ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

For those who have a hard time squeezing daily exercise into their busy schedules, a new study offers some good news. Completing just 11 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each day can ...

Exercise may be as good at treating depression as psychological therapies and possibly antidepressants, a study suggests.

Exercise is a healthy and, one might argue, necessary part of our lives. The guidelines from public health organizations tell you to aim for at least 150 minutes of “moderate” exercise each week, and ...

A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports. Researchers found that 75 minutes a week -- 11 minutes daily -- of moderate-intensity physical ...

Stepping outside for a brisk walk can bring significant health benefits. Walking has been linked to improved blood pressure, ...

A new review found that light to moderate intensity exercise may be better in tackling depression than vigorous exercise ...

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 ...

As important as it is to strength train, cardio also has its place in a balanced workout routine. “Doing cardio keeps your ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...