Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing brain health and mental wellbeing.Dr. Jazmin Mogavero, a cognitive ne ...

Study links preteen physical activity with better mental health later. The benefits were more obvious for boys, according to a study of children in Sweden. June 2, 2025. 2 min. Summary.

And while the majority of parents (85%) believe sport is important for their children, including when it comes to managing stress, almost a third (30%) feel the cost of equipment and clothing ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging ...

Introduction. Physical activity (PA) reduces the risk of premature death from the leading non-communicable diseases including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.1 2 Leading a ...

New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care.. The landmark international trial – the Challenge ...

From 2009 until 2024, researchers looked at the impact of physical activity on patients with Stage 3 or high-risk Stage 2 colon cancer. The trial included 889 patients who’d had surgery and ...

Exercise slashes the risk of death in patients with colon cancer by more than a third, a trial has found. Physical activity could also prevent the disease from coming back, as well as lifting mood ...

Professor Peter Johnson, NHS national clinical director for cancer, said: “These exciting findings add to the growing evidence of the benefits of physical activity for people affected by cancer, not ...