A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear ...

“This updated Cochrane review provides robust evidence that exercise can moderately reduce depressive symptoms in adults compared to no treatment or control interventions, with effects appearing ...

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising ...

Don't love the gym? Neither does exercise scientist Ryan Montalvo. But he goes anyway. While any workout can seem daunting, the physical stress of exercise often affords long-term benefits. One ...

Not exercising enough can cause weight gain, lower energy levels, and increased risk of disease. Learn more about the ...

This encyclopedic article explains how prolonged inactivity affects cardiovascular, muscular, and connective tissue systems ...

New research has sought to clarify exactly how exercise impacts an organism and particularly, the human body, in an effort known as the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC).