In the 1920s, psychiatrist Jacob Moreno advanced the theory that acting out psychological problems was sometimes more effective than talking about them. For many people, however, role-playing ...

According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, isometric exercise — exercises that use your muscles without movement — can lower blood pressure. Wall sits and planks are ...

Can’t commit to 150 minutes of exercise weekly? Five minutes of exercise daily, especially if you’re not active, can benefit your health, a new study found.

America has an obesity problem. The National Institutes of Health estimates that two in five adults are overweight and one out of every three adults are obese. Though a healthy diet has the biggest ...

Working out can boost mental health. To reap the most benefits, it should be structured, supervised and contain a social ...

Your official weekly (and daily) exercise breakdown.

We also found aerobic activities – such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming – were best at reducing both depression and ...

The effectiveness of exercise therapy to ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis is likely minimal, researchers have said.

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips and hands, although it can also occur ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...