A lack of exercise drives a good portion of the health problems faced by people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Here's a breakdown of how physical inactivity contributes to increased risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and other serious health conditions.

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says you may have a greater chance of dying early if you don’t exercise than you do if you’re obese. The 12-year study of Europeans ...

CORRECTED November 7, 2022 // An earlier version of this article stated that the WHO estimates that the cost of treating new cases of preventable noncommunicable diseases will reach almost $30 million ...

Older adults who don’t get enough exercise and have trouble sleeping tend to be obese, according to a new study. Adding more activity could ease the negative impacts on sleeping on obesity. Despite ...

New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that caloric intake is the main driver of obesity worldwide rather than sedentary time. The study included over ...

A 2021 field team in Illeret, Kenya. From left: Srishti Sadhir, Ephraim Achau, Amanda McGrosky, David Nyasaga, Tom Otube, Koriye Koriye, Asher Rosinger, and Samuel Esho. That Americans are sedentary ...

Exercise has its fair share of devotees and millions of others who recognize its value but still struggle to include workouts in their daily routines. Motivation can be a significant hurdle when it ...

Pop star Adele, actresses Emma Stone, Lily Collins and actor Glen Powell take note. Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36—which the ...

Could an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise be making you age faster? Researchers at Mayo Clinic believe there is a link between these modifiable lifestyle factors and the biological processes of ...

In A Nutshell Exercise shows effects comparable to antidepressants for depression Young adults (18-30) and new mothers see ...