Engaging in a variety of physical activities—especially those of higher intensity—may be linked to lower odds of experiencing depressive symptoms, according to new research published in Medicine & ...

Jessica Rendall is a reporter with experience covering a variety of health and wellness topics, including chronic disease, infectious disease, telemedicine, mental health and health technology. Renée ...

A 2024 study found that 5 minutes of exercise may help reduce blood pressure under certain conditions. Adding a little extra exercise each day to an existing physical activity routine can be ...

New research suggests that working out harder (and not necessarily longer) can have health benefits. Researchers observed vigorous exercise with eight chronic diseases, including major cardiovascular ...

New research suggests personality traits influence exercise enjoyment and adherence. Extraverted individuals often prefer ...

People who engaged in more vigorous physical activity during the week had lower risks for many chronic diseases and death, regardless of the total volume of activity. Intensity mattered more than ...

If you’ve had trouble making exercise a habit, try tailoring it to your personality.

Brief, high-intensity exercise could train you to tolerate the physical sensations of panic attacks, reducing feelings of distress and anxiety, a new study suggests. Short bursts of intense exercise ...