Doctors, researchers, scientists--even ancient philosophers--have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof ...

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Doctors and physiologists point to studies that show tiny, regular bursts of effort — like climbing a few stairs — can capture many of the benefits of the gym.

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise. Now, researchers report on new ...

Let’s start thinking differently about exercise. Here’s how we know. Animal exercise studies typically run rats for weeks on running wheels. The animals gleefully run every night, sprinting several ...

We also found aerobic activities – such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming – were best at reducing both depression and ...

New long-term research suggests that variety—not just volume—may be the missing link between exercise and longevity.

New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies are designed, interpreted, and reported.

Gabe McMurtrie grew up immersed in video games until the fateful day in middle school when he discovered wrestling. Wrestling led to football and, then, weightlifting. By high school, he was hooked on ...

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...