So what about exercise? Our new research confirms physical activity can be just as effective for some people as therapy or medication. This is especially true when it's social and guided by a ...

Regular exercise could help cancer patients live longer, new research suggests. The findings come from a study that randomly divided 889 colon cancer patients into two groups – one that adopted a ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

A new meta-analysis shows that stopping regular workouts—even for a few weeks—can quickly undo key cardiovascular benefits, especially in older adults.

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...

You’re not going to want to sit down for this. A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of depression as effectively as ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Could pedaling a bike rewire the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease, easing the tremors and muscle stiffness caused by the neurological condition? Past research studies ...

Implementing a simple exercise plan during chemotherapy may ease cognitive impairment and fatigue, promoting better health outcomes for cancer patients.

Students and their parents frequently worry that a timely break will halt the momentum but science says the opposite: If you choose the right kind of break for the task, short and planned breaks can ...