It is often difficult to keep a regular exercise program. If working out is internally satisfying, you are likely to stick ...

Strength training is increasingly popular among women, and for good reason; research shows it can have benefits for heart ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say women in midlife who exercise regularly or even start a new fitness routine can improve their quality of life. Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images Women in midlife who ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity. That's according to the findings of a ...

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety.

Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers ...

Physical activity in women has assumed increasing significance as a policy issue as a result of the release of the 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. This report revealed ...

A new Trinity study is the first-of-its-kind in Ireland to specifically focus on women to address the disproportionately poor ...

A new study finds men may need more exercise than women to lower cardiovascular disease risk. Here's how physical activity impacts heart health differently.