Everyday activities that raise the heart rate, such as cycling, climbing stairs or short runs, can have benefits.

New research finds that even single bouts of intense exercise can improve cognitive performance in young adults, particularly in memory, attention, and executive functioning.

Finding time to exercise each day is a challenge for many people, but a new study of nearly 15,000 men and women found that ...

Recent research indicates that even small increases in physical activity, such as five minutes of uphill walking or ...

A UNEP-supported initiative will be making roads safer for some of the 1 billion Africans who walk or cycle daily, while also ...

Replacing sitting with 5 minutes of physical activity or 20-27 minutes of moderate exercise daily can significantly reduce ...

Adding small amounts of exercise into daily routine, such as climbing stairs or cycling errands, could help to reduce blood ...

Scientists have identified the amount of exercise - such as climbing stairs, jogging on the spot or cycling to the shops - ...

Just five minutes of extra exercise per day could help to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new ...

Just five minutes of exercise a day can lower blood pressure and help to stave off heart problems, research has found.

For instance, in terms of systolic blood pressure, replacing 21 minutes of sedentary time, 22 minutes of standing or 26 ...