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Give excuses, such as "I don't have time," a much-deserved timeout with tips from dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner and author Bill Phillips.

Even people with a strong genetic predisposition to obesity can offset their risk of being overweight by being physically active, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine .

Americans must slash the calories they consume from sugars and fats, eat a more plant-based diet and increase physical activity, a report sa ...

Running on empty may not be such a bad idea after all. Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want ...

Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting....

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With final exams looming, many students’ stress levels are unavoidably increasing and the need for relieving that unwanted stress has caused one female Union member of the Cambridge University Society to request a pole-dancing exercise class to Juan de Francisco, a Union Ents Officer.

De Francisco took her request to the Ents Com

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you're expecting isn't exactly the top priority — rather, it's making sure your baby gets enough nutrients to grow. But in a small new study, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand report that a mother's regular aerobic exercise may be good for a growing fetus' health — and may even help a baby get a healthier start in life.

One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname "fatso," according to a new European study.

Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a breast cancer conference said Thursday — comments that could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates.

If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain.