Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can ...

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

Q: What can I add to my daily routine to improve my fitness and longevity without a huge time commitment? Joan, a 64-year-old patient, came into my office frustrated. She was walking every day, ...

As a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, I often talk about exercise in ways that make people pause. The pushback is real: People tell me they feel better when they work out and point to ...

In June 2025, the results of a large clinical study was published reporting the effectiveness of a therapy for patients following initial treatment for stage II or III colon cancer. 1 Among those who ...

Balance is just as important as building muscle strength and fitness, especially as you grow older. Balance is your ability to distribute your weight in order to stand or move without falling (or ...

JavaScript is the foundation of the modern web. From simple button clicks to complex web applications, almost everything interactive you see online runs on JavaScript. Whether you are a beginner ...

A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

People often complain—and rightly so—that the typical exercise science study involves a half-dozen male undergraduates who follow some sort of workout routine for a couple of weeks. So you can imagine ...

If you feel a lift after exercise, you're in good company. Movement can boost mood, and according to the results of a new study, it can also help relieve symptoms of depression. As part of a review of ...

If you’d like to age well, these are the five exercises for you. I’ve been reporting on the science of fitness for more than 20 years, and these are the five exercises that researchers and trainers ...

The benefits of practicing gratitude are well known: lower rates of depression and anxiety, improved cardiovascular health, better mood and better sleep. You can count on a burst of joy by simply ...