Exercise

How Tabata Training Improves VO2 Max and Cardio Fitness

Discover how just four minutes of supramaximal interval training can trigger powerful cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological adaptations that rival longer traditional workouts.

How do wearable fitness trackers measure steps?

The Effect of Sedentism on Mental Wellbeing

How Much Exercise is Too Much? Signs of Exercise Addiction

How Exercise Improves Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Promoting Sounder Sleep in Older Adults

Should You Exercise With Osteoarthritis?

Somatic Exercise: A Guide to Restoring Body Awareness

Why You Should Exercise in the Morning

Just 30 minutes of exercise each day can lower heart disease risk

What are the Health Benefits of Weight Training?

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Exercise

Types of sensors in wearable fitness trackers

How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training

Does Exercise Help or Worsen Migraines?

Exerkines Explained: The Exercise Molecules That Prevent Chronic Disease

Exercises for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Exercise

Mental Health Disorders, Weight Gain, and Exercise

At-Home Physiotherapy Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

Tips on choosing a wearable fitness tracker

Does Exercise Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression?

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

How Do Your Body and Mind Change When You Start Running?

How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?

Where Did 10,000 Steps a Day Come From?

The Safest Way for Beginners to Start Exercising, According to Science

Positive Effects of Exercise on the Brain

The Importance of Core Strength for Overall Fitness

How to Safely Return to Exercise After Prolonged Physical Inactivity

Latest Exercise News and Research

Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects

The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever and general malaise.

17 Mar 2026

Physical activity may reshape brain effects of childhood trauma

New research indicates that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain.

17 Mar 2026

Breakfast, exercise, and sleep linked to better mental resilience

Do you ever feel mentally stuck, like you can't cope when a stressful situation hits? A healthy breakfast, exercise, and a good night's sleep might be just what you need to build psychological flexibility, and new research from Binghamton University shows why that matters.

17 Mar 2026

Tailored prediabetes treatment may better prevent Type 2 diabetes

A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for those with the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

17 Mar 2026

Exercise cuts 'chemo brain' and fatigue in cancer patients

Implementing a simple exercise plan during chemotherapy may ease cognitive impairment and fatigue, promoting better health outcomes for cancer patients.

17 Mar 2026

Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives

The study highlights that after stopping GLP-1 medications, many patients resume treatment or try alternatives, influencing weight management strategies.

17 Mar 2026

Scientists identify common symptom patterns in post-COVID-19 vaccination syndrome

A registry study across 14 Japanese clinics analyzed 179 cases of post-COVID-19 vaccination syndrome (PCVS) and identified 493 adverse events affecting multiple organ systems. Most symptoms appeared within 90 days, but some occurred much later, highlighting the need for continued vaccine safety monitoring and better clinical frameworks for persistent post-vaccination symptoms.

16 Mar 2026

Rising temperatures may increase global physical inactivity by 2050

Rising temperatures due to climate change could drive millions more adults globally into physical inactivity by 2050, being linked to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths and billions of dollars in lost productivity, suggests a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.

16 Mar 2026

Exercise during chemotherapy supports physical and cognitive health

Researchers recommended a tailored, scientifically validated exercise program to individuals receiving chemotherapy for cancer, and those who were on a two-week chemotherapy schedule and followed the exercise prescription were able to maintain their walking-step goals, use resistance bands, and stay mentally sharper compared to patients who did not exercise.

13 Mar 2026

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher has received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight-management programs that offer beneficial personalized feedback.

12 Mar 2026

Real-world study shows modest weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation

As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, questions persist about what happens after patients stop taking them in real-world settings.

12 Mar 2026

Falls prevention clinic delivers strong health, economic benefits for older adults

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health-care system.

12 Mar 2026

Structured exercise helps chemotherapy patients maintain cognitive function and mental clarity

New research in the March 2026 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks, work, and social activities through chemotherapy treatment delivered on an every two-week cycle.

12 Mar 2026

Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis

A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy programme.

12 Mar 2026

New digital shield against metabolic disease in youth psychosis

A new clinic-ready web-based risk prediction tool called PsyMetRiC is now available to forecast the risk of young people with psychosis developing cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

12 Mar 2026

Hanson Wade - 7th Gene Therapy Analytical Development Summit Europe

A new chapter is unfolding for gene therapies in Europe. With retinal programs advancing into Phase I/II trials and regulators introducing more flexible approval pathways for rare diseases, the field is regaining strategic clarity.

From Hanson Wade Group - 7th Gene Therapy Analytical Development Europe 12 Mar 2026

Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes

A secondary analysis of a randomized trial examined whether the timing of the first daily meal affects 24-hour glucose patterns in pregnancies with gestational diabetes. Earlier first meals were associated with lower nocturnal glucose levels and an earlier daily glucose rhythm, although overall glycaemic control metrics were similar between groups.

11 Mar 2026

Long-term study reveals lifelong challenges for children with single-ventricle heart disease

Children born with single‑ventricle heart disease, a rare and serious heart defect, often undergo multiple surgeries in their first years of life.

11 Mar 2026

Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health

A global analysis of physical activity data from 68 countries shows large socioeconomic and gender inequalities in access to choice-based exercise, particularly active leisure. The study also synthesizes evidence linking physical activity to lower risks of severe infectious disease, depression, and cancer mortality, and proposes a new “physical activity for health and wellbeing” public health framework.

10 Mar 2026

Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance

Emerging studies suggest postbiotics could aid PCOS management by restoring gut microbiome balance and enhancing insulin sensitivity and hormonal regulation.

10 Mar 2026