WEST CHESTER — Between 25 and 30 student organizations and community groups were on hand at West Chester University’s Academic Quad on Wednesday, April 23, for the University’s annual Exercise is ...

The NIH awarded a $3.4 million grant to USC School of Medicine Greenville to study a program that uses physical activity to treat chronic diseases. The program, Exercise is Medicine Greenville, ...

An updated systematic review finds exercise is as effective as therapy and medication for treating depression. Exercise ...

Cancer is a complex disease with various causes, but research shows that regular exercise can play a powerful role in reducing the risk of certain types of cancers. Exercise helps by lowering ...

In an effort to combat the rapid progression of chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs, Exercise is Medicine, a global health initiative, has forged an international collaboration with the ...

Current oncology practice is "failing those diagnosed with cancer" with regard to prescribing exercise, says a call-to-action report from a global coalition of 40 leaders from 17 organizations, ...

Exercise is medicine—a veritable cure-all for everything. Jan. 27, 2014— -- intro: It helps you live longer, lose weight, and gain a stronger heart. It can help you cope with stress and ...

Staying active helps many ways, but it may not be a cure-all for everyone.

Interested in participating in exercise research? We are looking for volunteers for various exercise-based studies to help understand the role of exercise as medicine at the molecular, cellular and ...

READING, Pa. – Health officials said this winter's brisk cold shouldn't stop us from getting in a good workout. "There's an old saying that 'there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing,'" ...

Some fitness modalities are better than others at helping you live stronger for longer.