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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Moderate to vigorous physical activity may reduce the intensity of pain experienced by cancer survivors.

A recent study has found that many of the complications associated with diabetes, such as stroke and eye disease, can be attributed to low levels of physical activity.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Light-intensity physical activity, including casual walking or household chores, may lower risk for certain ...

A comprehensive study of nearly 70,000 middle-aged and older Chinese adults reveals that moderate physical activity provides the greatest benefits for healthy aging, with high activity showing added ...

Objective To estimate the dose–response associations between non-occupational physical activity and several chronic disease and mortality outcomes in the general adult population. Design Systematic ...

A new study found that increasing brisk physical activity may help significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Brisk activity (such as running or speedwalking) may provide more benefits ...

Researchers tracked the incidence of heart failure over six years in more than 94,000 middle-aged adults in the U.K. Biobank who wore wrist accelerometers to record the amount and intensity of their ...

Clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity -- regardless of intensity -- are associated with a lower risk of early death in middle aged and older people. Clear evidence that higher levels ...