Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

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"Physical activity is one of the most important ways to preserve or improve functional independence, including among older adults who are frail or deemed to be at increased risk of falling," writes Dr ...

The White House announced Thursday it will work with all the major American sports leagues in unique new partnerships meant to underscore the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition. The ...

Proper sleep is critical for the maintenance of good health, and vice versa -- a healthy lifestyle has been found to improve sleep quality. To better examine the relationship between physical activity ...

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In the whirlwind of daily priorities, sleep is often relegated to the background, traded for an extra hour of work or a moment of leisure. However, many studies suggest that this trade-off may be to ...

Share on Pinterest A decline in physical activity may signal future heart disease years before symptoms begin, according to new research. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Several lifestyle changes can help ...

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...