Survival of the fittest? Maybe. Exercise might not be the key to longevity, according to new research — in fact, too much moving around could even be accelerating the aging process in our bodies, ...

As we age, our bodies change in ways that challenge athletic ability. But exercise also can slow down — and in some cases even prevent — some of the physiological ravages of time. “A lot of things ...

Looking for a fountain of youth? You may need to search no further than your sneakers. Exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training, encourages your cells to make more proteins to feed ...

It’s inevitable: As you get older, you slow down. A 40-year-old runs more slowly than a 20-year-old. A 70-year-old can’t be expected to keep up with a 50-year-old on a bike or a hike. It’s only ...

"Our study delineated the molecular blueprint through which exercise reshapes human physiology, providing mechanistic insights into its health benefits. The identified exercise-induced factors, ...

Exercise can buffer the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research that revealed actual benefits of physical activity at the cellular level. Exercise can buffer the effects of ...

important changes in physiological function with aging; modulation of those changes by biological factors (e.g., adiposity, vitamin D/estrogen status) and lifestyle behaviors (e.g., physical ...

if exercise hasn’t ever been a regular routine, why are the retirement years a good time to start? The benefits of exercise are many. It helps reduce stress, manage weight, stabilize blood sugar ...

Investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that eating a low-calorie yet nutritionally balanced diet lowers concentrations of a thyroid hormone called ...

Share on Pinterest A new study investigates how exercise can help rejuvenate aging muscles. Image credit: A Bello/Getty Images. Doctors call physical exercise a “polypill,” because it can prevent and ...

Karyn Esser is a professor of exercise and aging. She talked Business Insider through her approach to fitness for longevity. Esser combines walking, strength training, and time-restricted eating to ...