It's universally accepted that the benefits of exercise go well beyond fitness, from reducing the risk of disease to improving sleep and enhancing mood. Physical activity gives cognitive function a ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

There may, however, be a shortcut. High-intensity interval training ( HIIT) promises to get you fit with just a few minutes ...

For some, there’s nothing like a vigorous workout to prepare yourself for a hearty meal. But in fact, the contrary may actually be true: Exercise can stifle hunger. New research points to the science ...

Adults need 150 minutes a week – about 20 minutes per day – of moderate to intense physical activity, according to guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services. This can take the form ...

Movement is essential for longevity, and we talk about it constantly—but how much should we be moving for optimal health? Research has consistently shown that long periods of exercise aren’t always ...

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 ...

Incorporating an additional five minutes of intense exercise into your daily routines may help lower your blood pressure, new research suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the journal ...

In the fitness world, the quest for the exercises that burn the most calories is never-ending. Planks, squats, and lunges are ...