Clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity -- regardless of intensity -- are associated with a lower risk of early death in middle aged and older people. Clear evidence that higher levels ...

A low level of physical activity is a pervasive feature of our modern lifestyle. Attempts to counteract the negative effects of sedentary living include introducing bouts of high-intensity exercise, ...

Light intensity activities, like walking or household chores, were linked to a lower risk of death for people with ...

Objectives To investigate associations between daily physical activity, activity intensity and step counts with incident cancer risk. Methods Prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants who wore ...

A new study found that increasing brisk physical activity may help significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Brisk activity (such as running or speedwalking) may provide more benefits ...

Sitting for long hours significantly increases your risk of death. However, just being more physically active, regardless of the intensity of exercise, reduces the risk of death due to any cause ...

High-intensity exercise has many advantages, but it's not for everyone. Older people, people with chronic health conditions, and those with disabilities can't perform vigorous exercise. Low-intensity ...

“I take the elevator 'going down,' but never use it 'going up'!” was the mantra of my hardy and spirited elderly upstairs neighbor (who lived on the 12th floor) of our “Stuy Town” apartment building ...

Clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity - regardless of intensity - are associated with a lower risk of early death in middle aged and older people, is published by The BMJ today. The ...