Exercise Archives

01.23.2026 Crowds of blurry people walking through a busy crosswalk

Stand Up for Your Health

Sitting less and moving more—even just 30 additional minutes per day—keeps muscles active and helps the body process blood sugar and fat.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

12.04.2025 headshot for Dr. Christina Dieli-Conwright, an expert in exercise oncology

The Healing Power of Exercise in Cancer Patients

Christina Marie Dieli-Conwright studies how exercise after a cancer diagnosis can improve health, quality of life, and ultimately, survival.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

06.18.2025 Young, athlete man and woman in sporty attire running together during pair workout on sunny summer day. Movement concept

Health Equity

Movement as Medicine: One Step at a Time

The instinct to move is human—we were built for it. And yet, in today's world, we spend most of our time being still.

Editor Monica L. Wang

10.16.2024 Close-up of older couple lifting weights

Benefits of Weightlifting for Older Adults

Combining weight training with aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of both cardiovascular- and cancer-related deaths among older adults.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

09.11.2024 surgical team performing an operation

New Organs, New You?

Organ transplantation may have deeper effects on recipients than previously thought, with 96% of heart recipients reporting a change in physical attributes post-surgery.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.15.2024 woman wearing an exercise tracker tying shoe before getting some movement in

Movement Matters

Incorporating just 500 steps of additional movement into each day can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 7%.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

06.21.2024 Close-up image of a woman in sportswear mixing creatine powder into a protein shake after a workout

Creatine: A Multifaceted Supplement?

Creatine is a fitness supplement, made popular by social media. But is there enough evidence to support the claimed benefits?

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.10.2024

Disease
Chronic Disease

Channeling Health

Television viewing in young adulthood, as well as increasing TV time with age, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and related health concerns.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

03.13.2024 Low angle of sidewalk in city in sunny day

Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter

Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.

Guest Author Emily D'Agostino

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