Short, intense bursts of activity – such as climbing the stairs or carrying heavy shopping – could reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and heart failure in women by up to 45%, a study suggests.

Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Increasing physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but new research published today in the European Heart Journal shows that there is a greater reduction in cardiovascular disease ...

The more senior women engage in physical activity that’s at least moderately intense, the lower their odds of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia, a new study finds. For each additional ...

Share on Pinterest Short bouts of intense exercise could help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, especially in women.Image credit: Maksim Tarasov/Stocksy. Past studies show that getting ...

Logging hours in the gym isn't the only way to reap the health benefits of exercise. Just four to five minutes of "vigorous physical activity" could reduce cancer risk significantly among people who ...

High levels of physical activity at least once a week, such as playing tennis, running, or swimming, may stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain in old age. The corresponding study was published in ...

Low intensity exercise encompasses activities that aren’t challenging and don’t increase your heart rate much. It can still provide health benefits, particularly when done more often. Exercise is ...