In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time. The findings confirm that physical ...

Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction, according to a study from the Department of Internal Medicine at the ...

Experts say exercise actually alters your DNA. A study found that healthy but inactive young adults experienced an immediate change to their muscle cells' genetic material when they engaged in a ...

Research into how a father’s choices — such as diet, exercise, stress, nicotine use — may transfer traits to his children has ...

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New research shows that omega-3 fatty acids can slow biological aging at the molecular level, with vitamin D and exercise enhancing the effect—offering a promising strategy for healthier aging.

Are you aware? Oxidative stress is known to damage sperm DNA, reducing fertility and increasing the risk of complications.