A new study published March 30 in the European Heart Journal looked at links between vigorous exercise and the risk of ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

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A common diabetes drug may mimic one key effect of exercise in prostate cancer patients. Researchers found metformin boosts an “exercise molecule” linked to appetite and weight control, even in those ...

A COMMON drug already given to millions of Brits could mimic the effects of “intense” exercise in people who can’t work out, ...

Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

(Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images) Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for ...

Exercise is good for your body. But if also want exercise to improve your mood, and help you feel better about yourself, the context matters. I sometimes like to play an exercise game where I work my ...

A small lab-based study suggests that intense exercise may help keep cancer cells from progressing, implying this could also be part of a larger cancer-prevention strategy Intense exercise can spark ...

Exercise is a core factor in maintaining health and slowing aging. But a January study found that the more varied your exercise routine, the lower your risk of early mortality. The study, which was ...

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

You’re not going to want to sit down for this. A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of depression as effectively as ...