Many Americans start off each new year with resolutions to lose weight, and gym memberships typically rise in January. But by March, the resolutions often have been dropped. The pounds didn’t melt ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

While some people can spring out of bed at six in the morning and go straight into their day, others prefer to wake up later ...

Many people think major physical decline only happens in old age. But a major Swedish study suggests the process may begin ...

Exercise may do far more than strengthen the heart and muscles. New research suggests regular aerobic activity can physically reshape the nervous system that controls the heartbeat, altering key nerve ...

A weekend drink after a long week of workouts may seem harmless, even balanced — but can regular exercise really undo the physiological toll alcohol takes on the body? The short answer, according to ...

Modern life may be damaging Americans’ hearts in a way many people never notice: too much sitting.

A remarkable long-term study from Sweden has revealed an important truth about aging and the human body. Researchers ...

Prolonged sitting harms metabolism, circulation, and posture, even in active people. Reducing sitting time with regular ...

For decades, one of the most prominent public health messages has been that smoking kills. But another everyday habit, far less dramatic and far more socially acceptable, may also be damaging our ...

An exercise science degree can lead to careers in healthcare, fitness, public health, and human performance. At Willamette, you'll study how the body moves, how people stay healthy, and how to turn ...