A COMMON drug already given to millions of Brits could mimic the effects of “intense” exercise in people who can’t work out, ...

A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise's core biological effects ...

A common diabetes drug may mimic one key effect of exercise in prostate cancer patients. Researchers found metformin boosts an “exercise molecule” linked to appetite and weight control, even in those ...

Lead study author Ana Triana underwent twice-weekly brain scans, took mood surveys and wore technology that tracked her movements as she went about her daily routine for five months. Matti Ahlgren / ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Objective To synthesise meta-analytic outcomes from randomised controlled trials examining exercise effects on depression and anxiety across all population groups, including children and adults with ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds links between exercise and mental health benefits that may offset some of the effects of a Western diet. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Consuming an unhealthy diet ...

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...

The research sought to determine whether smoking weed would enhance or hinder performance and whether it makes exercise more ...

Diabetes drug metformin may mimic exercise effects in prostate cancer, supporting weight, metabolism and overall health ...