Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

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(CNN) — Doctors often recommend daily physical activity, but does exercise actually help us live longer? And are certain sports healthier than others? A new study suggests that exercise can slash your ...

As a neurobiologist trained in brain physiology, a fitness enthusiast and a mom, I spend hours at the local pool during the summer. It’s not unusual to see children gleefully splashing and swimming ...

Explore the joint-friendly workout for adults over 55 that experts say may outperform swimming for cardio and strength ...

Jan. 11—A few meters in the water can take Matt Wheaton far away from the day's problems. "If I had a bad day, it helps me get away," Wheaton said between laps at Fort Gibson school swimming pool.

In terms of exercise, swimming, racquet sports, and aerobics seem to be associated with the best odds of staving off death from any cause and from heart disease and stroke, in particular, suggests ...

It's no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Regular ...