Dr. Oster is the founder and chief executive of ParentData and a professor of economics at Brown University. February is the month things go south in our exercise routines. The excitement of New ...

• New research shows a home-based strength and balance exercise program can significantly reduce falls in older adults with a history of falls, particularly among those with slower walking speeds. • ...

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Standing endurance after 65 fades quietly. Most people assume walking programs solve the problem, yet walking alone rarely trains the muscles to hold the body upright for extended periods. When legs ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence ...

Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. Apple added that many people abandon New Year's fitness resolutions by the second Friday of January, ...

We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...