New research is drawing a stark line under something many runners and cyclists have long suspected: the air you breathe while you move can dramatically change what your workout does for your body.

Regular exercise remains protective, but polluted air weakens its power far more than most people realize. The dirtier the ...

Many Americans start off each new year with resolutions to lose weight, and gym memberships typically rise in January. But by March, the resolutions often have been dropped. The pounds didn’t melt ...

Patients undergoing treatment for lymphoma often experience adverse side effects that can be so severe that they stop or slow ...

We’ve already seen plenty of research showing us the many benefits of exercise, from lowering blood pressure to perking up your mood. We’re already convinced, but the research keeps coming, and a new ...

Exercising muscles pumps out substances that can suppress the growth of breast cancer cells, according to an important new study of exercise and cancer. The study, published last month, involved 32 ...

Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes — such as getting more physical activity — may help lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease or slow its progression. A new study sheds light on ...

Motherhood introduces a host of challenges, particularly during winter months when isolation can be at its peak. For one woman, this period was marked by an increase in physical activity that ...

When people think about physical activity, many picture intense, sweat-filled runs or gym workouts, “but really, physical ...

Glowing skin and a long, healthy life aren’t about luck. Knowing whether sleep or exercise carries more weight helps you care ...