Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

May is stroke awareness month.

Researchers say adults may need to quadruple the current weekly exercise recommendations to achieve substantial heart health ...

Denise Guerrero of Modesto had spent only a few days at home with her newborn son when a stroke turned celebration into a ...

New research out Tuesday reimagines the rules for how much we should be exercising each week for heart health benefits, and ...

A 30-minute swim may beat a long walk for circulation, shifting blood to the chest and boosting venous return.

A massive study by Clalit among approximately 600,000 users discovered that step competitions in applications lead to a ...

Understanding why shoulder pain occurs after a stroke, and how physical and occupational therapy can help manage it, is an important step toward improving function and quality of life after ...

Early rehabilitation following stroke seeks to harness the brain’s innate capacity for reorganisation while minimising complications arising from immobility. Interventions initiated within hours to ...

Blood sugar levels are influenced by a variety of factors throughout the day including nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress. What you eat before, during and after a workout will influence how your ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Is it better to exercise in the morning or afternoon? That’s a bit of a trick question, because exercise at any time of day is better than no exercise. But a major new review in the journal Trends in ...