Past studies show the ‘boost’ the brain receives from physical activity normally peaks within the first 10 to 20 minutes. Researchers from University College London have now found that the ...

Squeezing a workout into the daytime hours of a jam-packed weekly schedule often takes Herculean effort or is downright impossible for many people. Unfortunately, some sleep experts offer a blanket ...

A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia. By Hannah Singleton Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: ...

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Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal recovery. During deep sleep, your body ...

I am a runner. Well, I try to be a runner. It seems to be the only thing I can do easily while traveling so much. I can hit the gym in the am (not fun if you are a Wolf like me), or after a long day, ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

Trying these yoga poses can calm your mind, unwind your body and help you get a good night's rest. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...

Sleep has long been treated as the optional third pillar of health, something to squeeze in around a “real” wellness plan built on diet and exercise. A growing body of evidence is now flipping that ...

When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed ...

Sleep is one of the most important parts of recovery. Most people think muscle is built in the gym, but the gym is really where you break muscle down. Sleep is when you actually repair and grow.