The research focused on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs). In their initial form, they can go in two directions: ...

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal ...

A simple brain-training exercise could reduce people's risk of developing dementia by 25 percent, a study said Monday, but ...

A new study found that aerobic exercise can be highly effective for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, with ...

Burn more, weigh less. Sounds simple, right? Not exactly. A new study is challenging conventional wisdom about exercise and weight loss, suggesting your workout may not burn as many calories as you ...

During the study, participants tracked and reported how much time they spent exercising each week. They categorized the workouts, recording time spent walking, jogging, biking, rowing, playing racket ...

Variety equals longevity. It’s well established that regular exercise contributes to overall health and can reduce the risk ...

You might want to consider mixing up the different types of exercise you do throughout the week: a new study has found a ...

The findings suggest that incorporating regular physical activity could play a key role in mental health treatment.

One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise appears to reduce the risk of dementia for decades. NPR's John Hamilton ...