In a recent study, aerobic exercise outperformed other types in easing knee pain from arthritis. Physical therapists break ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

If you’ve ever thought physical activity doesn’t “count” unless it’s intense, this study may change your mind.

Researchers are saying to move slow and controlled.

Studies in yeast, flies and mice have shown that relatively low doses of rapamycin often increase the creatures’ lifespans.

A groundbreaking clinical trial has shown that a structured exercise program can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer returning after surgery and chemotherapy—offering benefits on par with ...

New research suggests men may need more exercise than women for the same heart protection. Staying active regularly can help ...

Chinese older adults who reported getting physical exercise were less likely to develop depressive symptoms compared to those ...

Exercise during pregnancy may enable mothers to significantly reduce their children’s chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life, new research suggests. A study in lab ...

A recent study found evidence that regular exercise can improve protection for the brain against dementia. According to the study published last week in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the ...

The review looked at 217 clinical trials, which together included more than 15,000 people with knee osteoarthritis. It is a ...