We increasingly hear and see public health messages encouraging us to "engage in physical activity," "move," or "play sports." But what exactly does this mean? From antiquity to the present day and ...

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to enhance and maintain optimal health. Physical activity is body movement that challenges you, increases your heart rate and ...

From aerobics to balance workouts for seniors, it’s key to find a physical activity that works as you age. Two Northwell Health physicians share more.

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

World Health Organization (WHO) plays a significant role in leading the international health domain within the United Nations' system and guiding partners in global health responses. One of the most ...

We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...

“The results showed that individuals who were physically active performed better in these cognitive tests, demonstrating [that the] human brain is plastic,” Azizi added. Neuroplasticity is the ability ...

Objective To quantify the association between physical activity and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19-associated hospitalisation, severe illness and death due to COVID-19 in adults. Design A ...