As an exercise scientist, I understand the importance of physical activity. Despite my expertise in physical activity and public health, I have had large increases in sedentary behavior and decreases ...
It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2½ hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates. But if you can't do that much, don't give up - every little bit ...
We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...
Objectives Systematically synthesise evidence of physical activity interventions for people experiencing homelessness (PEH). Design Mixed-methods systematic review. Data sources EMBASE, Web of Science ...
Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...
Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to ...
If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...