If you’re wondering, “moderate exertion” involves things like fast walking. Slow jogging. Climbing stairs. Think any activity that, while not easy, will still allow you to carry on a conversation.

Boosts mood Just 10 minutes of physical activity releases endorphins, the ‘feel-good’ hormones, which help reduce stress and anxiety. This can instantly uplift your mood and enhance emotional ...

Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia ...

Being consistently physically active in adulthood is linked to a 30–40% lower risk of death from any cause in later life, ...

Overall, active people had around a 30 to 40 percent lower risk of dying from any cause during the study period compared to their less active counterparts. People who increased their amount of ...

Ellen Demsky picked up running in her 60s. Now 84, she’s still going—and showing others how to thrive mentally and physically ...

Independence Blue Cross, in collaboration with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, is proud to support the Philadelphia Union Foundation’s HeadFirst initiative.

Regular physical activity is important as people age. Adapting activities to personal needs can be important in maintaining activity levels.

Meeting physical activity recommendations can bring significant economic benefits. These benefits can take the form of both wage income for the individual and reduced health care costs to society.

Jeremiah Hollis adopted pickleball later in life, and now will compete at the National Senior Games as a Humana Game Changer.

Protection of our children should include strictly limiting their exposure to non-educational electronic programming.