Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations aren't linear, pointing to a possible optimal threshold effect, suggests ...

Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations ...

Should you go all in on walking—or switch up your workouts during the week? A new study compares the longevity benefits of various types of popular exercises.

By Hugo Francisco de Souza Mixing activities such as walking, running, and strength training may be linked to longer life, even when total exercise time stays the same, according to long-term cohort ...

Data: United Health Foundation / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Chart: Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios About one in five Americans report doing no physical activity or exercise outside their job ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in ...

A year-long program of regular aerobic exercise can result in a biologically "younger" brain, according to new research ...

New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than ...

The recommended target for protein intake increased from 0.8 g/kg/day to 1.2-1.6 g/kg/day in 2026. Individual protein requirements vary by age, sex, and physical activity.