Health benefits of exercise News

For the study, researchers started tracking the physical activity of 5,446 American women aged 63 and older in 2012 Being physically active is vital to gaining longevity even if your genes predispose you to it, the study says The study results confirm suggestions that older women should engage in physical exercise of any level to lessen the risk of disease and early death

The study suggests that the lower the fitness level, the faster the deterioration of vital nerve fibres in the brain.

In an earlier study, researchers found that the exercise needs to be performed four-to-five times a week.

The research conducted on mice sheds light on the mechanism underlining exercise's protective effect against nicotine dependence and withdrawal.

Children should be encouraged to exercise at their own pace during short breaks from class.

The findings are important because memory performance of the study participants, who were all healthy young adults, increased over a relatively short period of time, said researchers.

The researchers reviewed 14 clinical trials, which examined the brain scans of 737 people before and after aerobic exercise programs. 

As your total sitting time increases, so does your risk of an early death.

Researchers carried out the experiment on mice, saying that brains are hard-wired differently and trigger separate reactions in men and women.

A new study suggests that regular exercise can may help older adults prevent or delay disabilities that interfere with independent living.

Aerobic activity, such as walking, bicycling or swimming, is good for your health regardless of your age, gender.