A study suggests that laughing could be an "entry-level" type of exercise that reduces stress and burns calories. Here's how.

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Exercise is one of the keys to living well—and longer—along with eating a nutritious diet and managing your stress. But ...

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Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but ...

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.

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Regularly doing a mix of different types of physical activity may be best for prolonging the lifespan, but the associations ...