The most expensive health problems in America are often the ones that could have been prevented. Heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, chronic pain, and mobility related issues account for billions ...

Current oncology practice is "failing those diagnosed with cancer" with regard to prescribing exercise, says a call-to-action report from a global coalition of 40 leaders from 17 organizations, ...

At 79, Sarah Schoentgen exercises more than many people half her age. On top of walking in her Denver neighborhood and pedaling on her home stationary bike, Schoentgen works out at least twice weekly ...

They say a dog is man’s best friend — but research shows it’s really physical activity that never lets you down. Exercise keeps hearts beating stronger, bones sturdier, and minds sharper, helping ...

Linda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself as a leading figure in the study of exercise as medicine. One avenue of ...

Interested in participating in exercise research? We are looking for volunteers for various exercise-based studies to help understand the role of exercise as medicine at the molecular, cellular and ...

WEST CHESTER — Between 25 and 30 student organizations and community groups were on hand at West Chester University’s Academic Quad on Wednesday, April 23, for the University’s annual Exercise is ...

Source: Krishnavedala, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons There is no question that exercise benefits our bodies. The idea traces back to ancient Indian medicine. The Ayurvedic tradition (the word Ayurveda ...