The science of why we age is a hot topic, with studies pointing to changes in our chromosomes, cellular stress and epigenetics as culprits. These changes are difficult to reverse with treatments — but ...

Survival of the fittest? Maybe. Exercise might not be the key to longevity, according to new research — in fact, too much moving around could even be accelerating the aging process in our bodies, ...

Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...

There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new ...

Share on Pinterest Tailoring exercise programs to individual preferences based on your personality could lead to greater satisfaction and consistency. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Your personality may ...

Researchers say they've identified a kind of fat that plays a major role in aging and can be controlled with short-term exercise. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...