Objective To compare the efficacy of exercise, metformin and their combination on glucose metabolism in individuals with abnormal glycaemic control. Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis.

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set.

In a new study, researchers have uncovered how exercise might help the immune system fight cancer: by changing the gut microbiome in a way that boosts production of a compound called formate. This ...

Exercise improves sleep quality and helps treat sleep disorders by regulating circadian rhythms, reducing stress, and enhancing physiological functions like melatonin production and autonomic balance.

On a brisk afternoon in March 2009 in Ontario, as winter melted into spring, Mark Tarnopolsky and his team at McMaster University sat around a table for their weekly lab meeting. The topic was the ...

The relationship between nutrition and exercise has long been understood as complementary—what you eat fuels your workout, and physical activity helps your body utilize nutrients more effectively.

Physical exercise represents one of the most powerful tools for maintaining youthful vitality, energy, and appearance throughout life. However, certain exercise approaches and fitness mistakes can ...