WEST CHESTER — Between 25 and 30 student organizations and community groups were on hand at West Chester University’s Academic Quad on Wednesday, April 23, for the University’s annual Exercise is ...

Linda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself as a leading figure in the study of exercise as medicine. One avenue of ...

The NIH awarded a $3.4 million grant to USC School of Medicine Greenville to study a program that uses physical activity to treat chronic diseases. The program, Exercise is Medicine Greenville, ...

In an effort to combat the rapid progression of chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs, Exercise is Medicine, a global health initiative, has forged an international collaboration with the ...

Aging naturally leads to muscle loss and slower metabolism, but new research shows that the right mix of exercise — aerobic, ...

Current oncology practice is "failing those diagnosed with cancer" with regard to prescribing exercise, says a call-to-action report from a global coalition of 40 leaders from 17 organizations, ...

Regular exercise can ease depression as much as talk therapy and medication, a review finds — but it's not sufficient on its own, experts say.

Interested in participating in exercise research? We are looking for volunteers for various exercise-based studies to help understand the role of exercise as medicine at the molecular, cellular and ...

Stiff knees, aching hips, and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older ...

Imagine a pill so powerful it could prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure, fight depression, reduce cancer risk, control blood sugar, strengthen your bones, sharpen your mind, and even help you ...