Panic attacks can lead to an intense fear that one’s body is experiencing a medical emergency, says Jaclyn Weisman, an ...

Adults who were active early in the morning had significantly lower risks of obesity, high blood pressure, and other heart ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

Interested in boosting your longevity? All you may have to do is vary your exercise. Switching between activities such as ...

Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

This recently published study may have found a link between exercise during pregnancy and infant development.

Turns out getting fitter may do more than help your body. A new study says your brain starts cashing bigger checks too.

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

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 ...

Researchers at University of Texas at Dallas found regular physical activity for three months could help ease mood symptoms ...

A 20-year study of 400,000 people found women see larger reductions in premature death and heart risks than men, even with ...

Occupational physical activity was linked to cognitive decline, whereas voluntary leisure exercise provided mental health benefits.