Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

When it comes to any workout, consistency is key. Of course, there will inevitably days when your schedule just won't allow that. On those days when you just don't have time to get your full routine ...

Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by exercise. Participants who took the drug saw reduced gains in fitness, ...

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep. Ask Well Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: ...

Your alarm goes off. Somehow you manage to get dressed, drag yourself to the gym, and start squatting. But why does it feel so hard? Your legs are heavy and the weight you lifted only a couple of days ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study of 62 people found that strength training and quiet rest can reduce symptoms of depression as ...

The key to losing weight is to focus on diet and exercise but did you know sometimes it’s better to prioritize one over the other? If you want to lose weight, diet has better outcomes compared to ...

A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercise, ...