December 17, 2021

AHA News: 'And Just Like That,' Everyone Wondered: Is Exercise Safe?

And just like that, heart health and exercise became the talk of the town.

December 10, 2021

Exercise May Be a Buffer Against Pneumonia

Regular physical activity has all sorts of benefits, and now researchers say it may help ward off serious pneumonia.

December 10, 2021

Smog Could Reduce Exercise's Benefit to Your Brain

Dirty air could cancel out some of the brain benefits of exercise, a new study suggests.

November 18, 2021

AHA News: Is 10,000 Steps Really a Magic Number for Health?

It's a worthy, healthy goal to take 10,000 steps each day, but that magic number didn't come from doctors or physical trainers.

November 16, 2021

Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active

Modern Americans get much less physical activity than their forebearers did 200 years ago, and increasing reliance on technology is a major reason why.

November 2, 2021

Just 5 Hours of Moderate Exercise a Week Cuts Your Cancer Risk

Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may reduce your risk of cancer, a new study suggests.