Why people love short workouts — and how to get more out of them. (Getty Creative) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

The motivation that gets you started might not keep you going. Here's how to think about short term and long term exercise ...

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The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study. The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the ...

Combining resistance training and cardio will get your heart pumping, even if you only have 15 or 20 minutes to spare. By Anna Maltby When it comes to exercise, there’s a difference between what’s ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about singing gibbons, how tai chi might lower blood pressure, and why women get quicker benefits from exercise than men. It ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

Share on Pinterest Can exercise help boost cancer treatment for leukemia? Image credit: Jimena Roquero/Stocksy. New research shows that moderate to intense bursts of exercise can aid the efficiency of ...

Exercise snacks are short bouts of vigorous exercise that a person performs throughout the day. Possible health benefits include an increase in muscle mass and a reduction in blood sugar levels. If a ...