ROCKVILLE, Md.—Even though epidemiological evidence has been controversial regarding the optimal timing of physical activity for weight management, the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. appear to be the most ...

A 'weekend warrior' approach to physical activity -- getting 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over one to two days instead of throughout the week -- improved health and lowered ...

You can lower your chances of getting cancer (called “cancer risk”) by moving your body throughout the day. Being physically active helps the body in many ways: Children need at least 60 minutes of ...

Vigorous exercise places greater demand on the cardiovascular system, encouraging adaptations in the heart and lungs, Holmer ...

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study. A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led ...

The current physical activity guidelines recommend a minimum of 150-300 minutes per week (min/wk) of moderate physical activity (MPA), 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical activity (VPA), or an ...

Share on Pinterest Does time of day influence the effectiveness of exercise in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels? Image credit: vgajic/Getty Images. Researchers from the University of Granada ...