We know exercise is good for us, but scientists are still figuring out why, at the most fundamental and molecular level. A ...

Fresh insight into how regular movement protects the body from aging comes from a long-running study published in Cell. The ...

New research suggests that exercise may not just make us feel younger—it could actually slow or even reverse the body’s molecular clock. By looking at DNA markers of aging, scientists found that ...

Exercising doesn't just reduce fat — it helps the body store fat in a healthier way, according to a new study. Body fat is necessary because it provides insulation and stores and releases energy.

“We found that combining a better diet with more physical activity is an effective way to improve not just weight, but how ...

"We found that combining a better diet with more physical activity is an effective way to improve not just weight, but how ...

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 ...

When most people think about how exercise transforms the body, they focus on the visible changes, increased muscle definition, reduced fat stores, and improved posture. But beneath the surface, a ...

A new study has found that improving both diet and exercise levels simultaneously may be more effective in preventing weight gain, especially belly fat.

Study reveals combining diet, exercise may reduce fat around organs. A combination of regular exercise and a balanced diet may help reduce harmful fat around internal organs, lowering the risk of ...

HIIT and cardio have been shown as the most effective forms of exercise to reduce visceral fat: ‘Multiple studies have shown that increasing exercise can reduce visceral fat, with high-intensity ...

Yes, but you have to pick the right routine. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Hilary Achauer Q: Sometimes I only have 20 minutes for a workout. What are the most efficient ...