People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.

In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.

A new study suggests ice baths and cold showers after exercise may help reduce stress, improve sleep and slightly boost quality of life, but the benefits appear short-lived -- and more high-quality research is needed.

A new study finds adolescents involved in organized team sports are more likely to stay in school and earn their high school diploma.

Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.

A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.

In a new study, moderate to vigorous physical activity one day was linked to improved memory the next.

A new study finds increasing your physical activity by less than 10 minutes a day helps lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrythmia.

Researchers say vigorous exercise suppresses a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates your appetite and tells your brain it’s time to eat.

A new study finds women who work out at least three times per week lower their child’s risk of asthma by about 50%.