Even small increases in daily exercise are tied to longevity
May 1, 2022 · The study doesn't prove that exercising more would save all those lives. But there's already a large amount of solid evidence linking regular exercise with good health and longevity. So …
Cognitive benefits from high-intensity interval training may last for ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Engaging in regular exercise is linked to multiple health benefits, including maintaining cognitive abilities and perhaps reducing the risk of dementia. Results from a study published online …
Extra exercise may lead to a longer life - Harvard Health
Nov 1, 2022 · People who do two to four times the amount of exercise recommended by the U.S. physical activity guidelines may reduce their mortality (especially from heart disease) more than …
Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills
Aug 26, 2024 · Exercise can also boost memory and thinking indirectly by improving mood and sleep, and by reducing stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to …
Counting steps works as well as counting exercise minutes
Aug 1, 2024 · A 2024 Harvard study of more than 14,000 women found that counting steps was just as effective as counting exercise minutes as a means of tracking whether a person is getting enough …
Importance of Exercise: Benefits & Recommended Types - Harvard …
Sep 27, 2024 · In addition, a regular exercise program can make your sex life better, lead to better quality sleep, reduce your risk of some cancers, and is linked to longer life. Many older adults …
Need more inspiration to exercise? Don't go it alone
Sep 1, 2024 · Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge for many people. New research suggests that a little support from your friends can help. Older adults who talked with peers about their …
More evidence that exercise can boost mood - Harvard Health
May 1, 2019 · Cause or effect? This isn't the first study to show that exercise may benefit mood. But until now it's largely been something of a chicken-and-egg discussion — which came first? "We hear a lot …
Less sitting, more vigorous exercise can help lower blood pressure
Feb 1, 2025 · A 2024 study suggests that reallocating as little as five minutes per day from time spent sitting, standing, or walking to vigorous exercise may help lower blood pressure. Switching out a …
The secret to better health — exercise - Harvard Health
Mar 6, 2012 · The benefits of exercise may sound too good to be true, but decades of solid science confirm that exercise improves health and can extend your life. Adding as little as half an hour of …