Introduction The benefits of physical activity for people living with long-term conditions (LTCs) are well established. However, the risks of physical activity are less well documented. The fear of ...

Benefits of Physical Activity Staying active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. The physical health benefits may be obvious, but research suggests physical activity can ...

Experts think regular physical activity can act as a healthy stand-in for addictive substances. That’s because exercise and drugs of misuse work on similar parts of your brain. They both ...

In 2010, the WHO identified a list of functions served by physical activity guidelines including: Providing consensus on the scientific evidence. Raising awareness and knowledge of the health benefits ...

Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously ...

Physical hobbies, like playing a sport or going to the gym, have all the benefits of physical activity, including helping lower blood pressure and with weight maintenance. Some benefits are even ...