New research shows individuals who engage in more physical ...

Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO regularly monitors trends in physical inactivity. A recent study (1) found that nearly one third (31%) of the world's adult population, 1.8 ...

Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence - PMC

From a public health perspective, Blair and colleagues have argued that it is preferable to encourage people to become more physically active rather than to ...

Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows there is a gap between women and men when it comes to exercise.

Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer

Those who worked out two to four times above the moderate physical activity recommendations—about 300 to 599 minutes each week—saw the most ...

RECOMMENDATIONS - WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and ...

The study showed that in individuals who were sitting for more than 8 hours per day, there was an association with higher risk of death, except in the most ...

Physical Activity Among Adults Ages 18 and Over: United States, 2020

The percentage of adults who met both physical activity guidelines was higher among men (28.3%) than women (20.4%) and decreased with age for ...

New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not ...

There is also growing evidence that physical activity has a positive impact on cognitive development and socializing. Current evidence suggests ...

Study shows active older adults have better physical and mental ...

Older adults with higher physical activity and lower sitting time have better overall physical and mental health, according to a new study.

Benefits of Physical Activity - CDC

More active people may be less likely to die from flu or pneumonia. In one study, adults who met the aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical ...

Physical Activity - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov

Strategies that make it safer and easier to get active — like providing access to community facilities and programs — can help people get more physical activity ...

Getting more exercise than guidelines suggest may further lower ...

Meeting recommendations for physical activity can substantially lower the risk of dying, new research shows ... She was not involved in the new ...

Elevating Subjective Well-Being Through Physical Exercises

Results: The study showed a strong relationship between subjective well-being and physical activity. Active people showed higher levels of happiness and self- ...

To Improve Your Work Performance, Get Some Exercise

Importantly, the more autonomous the form of motivation — in other words, the more people consider physical activity to be a fun and enjoyable ...

Physical Activity and Cancer Fact Sheet - NCI

Evidence linking higher physical activity to lower cancer risk comes mainly from observational studies, in which individuals report on their ...

How does exercise help maintain brain health and boost longevity?

Evidence from studies suggests that regular physical activity could boost mood, alleviate stress, and sharpen cognitive function, underscoring ...

Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills

Many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory (the prefrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex) have ...

Physical Activity Is Good for the Mind and the Body - health.gov

Research suggests that increased physical activity, of any kind, can improve depression symptoms experienced by people across the lifespan.

11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on ... - CNN

Just 11 minutes of aerobic activity daily could lower your risk of chronic disease and premature death, a new study has found.

Working out boosts brain health - American Psychological Association

Recent studies suggest physical activity benefits white and gray matter in the brain, which leads to enhancement of cognitive processes like ...

Stanford study finds walking improves creativity

They examined creativity levels of people while they walked versus while they sat. A person's creative output increased by an average of 60 ...