Exercise benefits every area of your body – and these hormones are the reason why

Myokines are hormones that communicate via the bloodstream with various organs such as the brain, adipose tissue, liver, bone ...

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Only 1 in 4 Americans are meeting the recommended guidelines for exercise. Here are some research-backed ways to keep moving, ...
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6 Proven Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for 50+

If there were a magic pill to improve your overall health, exercise professor Loretta DiPietro says it would be aerobic exercise.“It benefits every system in the body,” says DiPietro, a professor of ...
Science Daily

Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.
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As people become more physically fit, their brains become better at reaping the benefits of a single workout

Getting fit amplifies the brain’s response to workouts, triggering bursts of a growth protein BDNF that strengthens neural ...
Runner's World

Exercising with others holds the secret to better wellbeing – here’s why

As a new study reveals, we really are better together. Conducted by Nuffield Health, the research investigated the exercise and lifestyle habits of 2,000 adults in the UK – and it revealed that ...
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15 Major Benefits of Walking, According to Health Experts

An arsenal of research suggests that walking is good for your body and mind. Studies have shown that taking a regular stroll helps lower blood pressure, improves cognition, and even promotes heart ...