Global physical activity levels stagnate, worsening health disparities and climate issues, despite decades of policy efforts, reports reveal.

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

A new study suggests that older adults may show reduced movement as cognitive decline progresses, highlighting a potential ...

You run regularly, eat a balanced diet, and stay on top of your hydration. You’re crushing this whole healthy lifestyle thing, right? Yes… but with an asterisk. See, those are commendable habits, but ...

Editor’s Note: Seek advice from a health care provider before starting a workout program. What if you could look at all the things you do daily — walking from room to room, preparing a presentation at ...

Encouraging Physical Activity is one of the ways Live HealthSmart Alabama supports healthy choices. As one of our program’s four keys, we work to make physical activity more accessible through ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, all forms of physical activity are helpful in the quest to help improve our mental and emotional health. Have you ever considered that the catalyst for physical, mental ...