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More U.S. physicians are prescribing exercise to patients, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm compared to people who are less physically active, according to a new study from Penn State. The study also found on days people are more physically active than usual, they reported feelings of excitement and enthusiasm.

Vigorous exercise can lower the risk of prostate cancer’s advancement, according to a new report from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

Having a mean boss is sometimes an occupational hazard. Bosses that are harsh in tone, reprimand you in front of others, or just overall abusive, may be able to improve their attitude simply by exercising.

Wondering how exercise helps your heart? Joseph Libonati, PhD, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, has few interesting insights.

The brain exercise game “Brain Age” can improve executive functions and processing speed, even with short usage, according to a study published in the journal Plos ONE.

A new study finds people with genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease may be able to stave off the brain changes caused by the disease simply by engaging in a more active lifestyle.

When you have a pain the first thing you’ll probably reach for is a pain killer, but a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds you probably shouldn’t be so quick to pop a pill.

Doctors have been telling us to take at least 10,000 steps a day to stay in shape and prevent health risks, but who has the time? Apparently, the new Striiv pedometer proves that it’s not a question of having time, it’s a question of having the right motivation.

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression.