Many people believe that staying healthy requires long hours at the gym, but new research suggests this may not be true. A large study published in the European Heart Journal has found that even brief ...

Many people worry about sitting too much, especially as they get older. Sitting for long hours has been linked to many health ...

A new study finds a link between physical effort like climbing stairs or running for the bus and decreased incidence of heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and more. Here’s what to know.

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Scientists tracked the long-term health of residents in the UK. People who spent more time performing vigorous physical ...

Activities such as knitting or solving a puzzle keep the brain engaged even while you're sedentary. What about phone ...

A new report says some US nursing homes may be falsely diagnosing patients with schizophrenia to justify using powerful antipsychotic drugs.

Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day could dramatically cut your risk of major diseases—including heart disease, dementia, and diabetes. A large study of nearly 100,000 people found ...

Fear of dementia is rising almost as fast as the condition itself. And where fear grows, so does a market promising protection. Among the most popular offerings is Ginkgo biloba, a centuries-old ...

People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the ...

Maria Nicolacoudis has dedicated her life to building support programs for adults with disabilities and is taking on what could be her biggest challenge: Providing care for the growing population of ...